Janet Del Corro
Hialeah,FL
Summary
An exceptional student education (ESE) teacher with over seven years of experience in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, specializing in elementary school inclusion settings. Former program specialist managing an ESE program with over 240 students with varied exceptionalities, primarily ASD. Skilled in fostering inclusive classrooms, leveraging educational technology, and collaborating with families to ensure student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, MDCPS
10.2017 - Current
- Support students with varied exceptionalities in an inclusive classroom setting, creating individualized strategies to meet their academic and social-emotional needs
- Utilize Kahoot weekly to reinforce math, reading, and science concepts, leading to measurable improvements in assessment scores
- Develop and implement Nearpod lessons in science, resulting in improved performance on science topic assessments
- Communicate daily with parents via ClassDojo, providing reading strategies and examples to enhance at-home learning, leading to increased student engagement and improved study habits
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Developed and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Program Specialist
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, MDCPS
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Managed the ESE program for over 240 students, primarily supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Coordinated and facilitated Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Served as a translator during parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings, effectively bridging communication with non-English-speaking families
- Monitored and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations throughout all stages of ESE program implementation, ensuring adherence to established guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education and state education agencies.
CMMS Administrator & Project Manager
JBT Aerotech
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Provided top-notch Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) support for several site operations by utilizing Infor EAM.
- Administrator of the Computerized Maintenance Management System for Miami, which included EAM configuration, end-user training and support, analytical troubleshooting, detailed data entry, and comprehensive report generation and analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL08.2017
Research
- Published Article: “The Impact of Social Stories Interventions in Children of Diverse Developmental Needs, With an Emphasis on Family Collaboration: A Review of Literature”
Published in NASET Special Educator e-Journal, February 2024 - Action Research: “Investigating the Impact of a Self-Monitoring Checklist on Self-Regulation Skills”
Conducted as part of graduate coursework, focusing on practical classroom applications
Professional Memberships
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Specialist
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, MDCPS
01.2019 - 12.2023
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, MDCPS
10.2017 - Current
CMMS Administrator & Project Manager
JBT Aerotech
01.2008 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Barry University
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