Jemuel S. Vidal
Kodiak
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kodiak Island Borough School District
Kodiak
08.2023 - Current
- Assessing students: Evaluating students' skills and educational needs
- Developing IEPs: Creating individualized education programs for each student that address their unique needs and strengths
- Adapting lessons: Modifying general lessons to meet students' needs
- Teaching: Providing instruction to students in a variety of settings, including the classroom, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Tracking progress: Monitoring students' academic and behavioral progress and updating IEPs as needed
- Collaborating: Working with other teachers, parents, psychologists, and social workers to develop educational plans for each student
- Preparing students for transition: Helping students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school
- Creating a supportive environment: Developing a multicultural learning community that emphasizes respect for diversity
- Communicating: Communicating with students, families, faculty, and staff
Teacher 3rd Grade
Lower Yukon School District
Kotlik
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Create lesson plans to teach students subjects, such as reading, science, and math
- Teach students how to interact with others
- Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Instruct an entire class or smaller groups of students
- Grade students’ assignments and other activities
- Communicate with parents or guardian about their child’s progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
- Supervise children outside of the classroom—for example, during lunchtime or recess
Faculty
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
Dasmarinas City Cavite
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Teach courses in their subject area
- Assess students’ progress by grading papers, tests, and other work
- Subjects taught: General Education: Art Appreciation, Contemporary World, NSTP2, Understanding the Self, & Ethics
- Social Science: Foundations of Social Studies, Geography, Socio-Anthropology, & Asian Studies, Places and Landscapes
- Psychology: Abnormal Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychology of Learning, Psychology of Exceptional Children, Industrial Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, & Developmental Psychology, Culture and Psychology
- Education: Observational Child Study, Behavior Assessment in Pre-School, Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education, Facilitating Learning, Principles of Teaching, The Child and Adolescent Learner and Learning Principles, Literacy Development, Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
Part Time Faculty – Special Education Teacher
JCS Sped Therapy and Development Center
Dasmarinas City
01.2013 - 06.2020
- Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
- Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to support positive classroom environments.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and challenges.
- Provided ongoing support and training for teaching assistants and staff.
- Facilitated communication between families and educational professionals.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate various learning styles.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to resources within the school system.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Teacher 3rd Grade
Faith Christian Academy
Quezon Palawan
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Create lesson plans to teach students subjects, such as reading, science, and math
- Teach students how to interact with others
- Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Instruct an entire class or smaller groups of students
- Grade students’ assignments
- Communicate with parents or guardian about their child’s progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
- Supervise children outside of the classroom—for example, during lunchtime or recess
Part Time Sped Consultant
Cavite Institute
Silang Cavite
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide ongoing counsel and evaluation in curriculum activities and methodological techniques at both the individual and system level.
- Serve on the diagnostic educational evaluation team considering placement or program change for children requiring special education and insure parental involvement in such activities.
- Provide evaluation of appropriate placement of pupils as supported by teacher assessments of pupil progress within instructional programs.
- Assist teachers with designing special education programs as needed.
- Participate in the recruitment process for staff as requested by management.
- Assist in the development of professional development activities for local and area staff.
- Be responsible for periodic and specifically requested program reports.
Part Time Sped Consultant
San Antonio de Padua Integrated School of Imus
Imus Cavite
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provide ongoing counsel and evaluation in curriculum activities and methodological techniques at both the individual and system level.
- Serve on the diagnostic educational evaluation team considering placement or program change for children
- Provide evaluation of appropriate placement of pupils as supported by teacher assessments of pupil progress within instructional programs.
- Assist teachers with designing special education programs as needed.
- Participate in the recruitment process for staff as requested by management.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
American College of Education
Columbus, OH, USA07.2025
Ph.D. - Education
Pacific Intercontinental College
Philippines12.2024
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education
Cebu Technological University
Philippines05.2022
Master of Arts in Education - Early Childhood Education
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
Philippines12.2020
Professional Education Preparation Program -
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
Philippines06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CAP College Foundation Inc.
Philippines01.2014
Websites
Certification
- Philippine Licensure Examination for Teachers
- Alaska Teaching Certificate (K-12 Sped, K-8, AK Read Act)
- Alaska Type B Administrative License (Administration, Sped Administration, Sped Director, Principal)
- New Mexico Teaching Certificate (K-12 Sped, K-8)
References
- BRENDA, DIGNADICE, School Administrator, Faith Christian Academy
- Fidela, Oraña, School Principal, 09155695635, Cavite Institute
- Xavier, Downs, Principal, Kotlik School Lower Yukon School District
- Melissa, Griffin, Principal, 1907-539-1030, East Elementary School Kodiak Island Borough School District
Affiliations
- Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE)
- Institute for Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP)
- Autism Society of the Philippines
- ADHD society of the Philippines
- Down Syndrome Society of the Philippines
Publications
- Title 1: “Parents’ Level of Information in Relation to School Readiness of Kindergarten Pupils” Presented to 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary Research (ICRTMDR-2020) December 26-27, 2020 Published to: www.cimachinelearning.com March 1, 2021
- Title 2: “Social and Emotional Learning of Pre-Service Teachers” Published to: International Journal of Science, Engineering and Management (IJSEM) ISSN (Online) 2456-1304 Journal, Volume 6, Issue 2.
- Title 3: “Parental Involvement in Relation to School Readiness of Kindergarten Pupils” Award: BEST PAPER AWARD Submitted to: GANet Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Business, Innovation and Education 2021 (GVSBIE2021) Published to: GANet Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Business, Innovation and Education 2021 (GVSBIE2021) E ISBN: 978-967-2835-10-3 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Title 4: “DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND EXTENT OF ENGAGEMENT ON DIGITAL CLASSROOM TOOLS OF GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING” Submitted to: Journal of Positive School Psychology ISSN: 2717-7564
- Title 5: “Strengthening Math Foundations: An Action Research Study in Special Education”
Training
- RTI/MTSS
- First Aid Adult and Child CPR
- CHAMPS Classroom and Behavior Management
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers for Reading and Spelling)
PHILOSOPHY
- I believe that every child—regardless of ability—deserves access to a high-quality, inclusive education that nurtures their strengths, supports their needs, and empowers them to reach their fullest potential. My role as a special education teacher is to advocate for equity, create safe and responsive learning environments, and implement evidence-based practices that honor the diverse ways students learn.
- I view collaboration—with families, general educators, and specialists—as essential to building cohesive support systems. I believe in using data to inform instruction, promote student voice and independence, and foster growth academically, socially, and emotionally. With high expectations and compassionate teaching, I strive to cultivate resilient, confident learners who are equipped for lifelong success.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kodiak Island Borough School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher 3rd Grade
Lower Yukon School District
11.2021 - 05.2023
Faculty
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
08.2017 - 06.2021
Part Time Sped Consultant
Cavite Institute
08.2017 - 06.2019
Part Time Sped Consultant
San Antonio de Padua Integrated School of Imus
08.2016 - 06.2017
Part Time Faculty – Special Education Teacher
JCS Sped Therapy and Development Center
01.2013 - 06.2020
Teacher 3rd Grade
Faith Christian Academy
08.2012 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Education
American College of Education
Ph.D. - Education
Pacific Intercontinental College
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education
Cebu Technological University
Master of Arts in Education - Early Childhood Education
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
Professional Education Preparation Program -
Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CAP College Foundation Inc.
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