Jessica Estevao
El Paso,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of evidence-based approaches, catering to diverse learning abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help department achieve district-wide goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Lead Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
02.2023 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong teacher rapport to foster district-wide engagement.
- Led professional development activities that developed students' emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with elementary and secondary special education teachers to improve program facilitation and classroom management.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual/ visual skills.
- Mentored teachers on students' visual learning and best practice implementation for students with special needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on behavioral needs within Autistic student population.
Special Education Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
At-Risk Aide
Canutillo Independent School District
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Organized and led extracurricular lab activities.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Compiled and analyzed RTI data to produce reports.
- Coordinated and scheduled RTI meetings and appointments.
- Reviewed RTI files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Edited documents to keep RTI deliberations free of grammar errors.
- Input data into SST Packets and teacher data-bases.
Theatre Arts Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Produced 2 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 6th through 12th.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2016
Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Behavior Modification
- Educational Strategies
- IEP Comprehension
- Classroom Management
- Information Processing
- Staff Support
- Instructional Leadership
- Document Coordination
- Activity Organization
- Social Behaviors
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Team Meetings
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Special Education Curriculum
Certification
- Theatre Arts (Grades EC-12)
- Art Grades (EC-12)
- English Language Arts Grades (7-12)
- English as Second Language Supplemental
- Special Education (Grades EC-12)
- Core Subjects (Grades EC-6)
Timeline
Special Education Lead Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
02.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Canutillo Independent School District
08.2020 - 02.2023
At-Risk Aide
Canutillo Independent School District
11.2018 - 01.2020
Theatre Arts Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts Education
The University of Texas At El Paso