Jessica Quinto
Las Vegas
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Teacher / 6th - 8th Grade
Duane Keller Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Utilizes positive behavioral and classroom management plan to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Assists my students in regular education classrooms.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Develops and implements the components of an effective lesson plan for instruction.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Integrates technology into the instructional program.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child's progress, collaborating on strategies for success both at school and at home.
SPED Teacher / K to 12
Burgos Central School
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment, resulting in decreased classroom disruptions.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and progress updates.
1st Grade
Mary Claire Academy of Lingayen, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Created and presented lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Dominic Savio College
Caloocan City, Philippines05.2021
Master of Arts (36 Units) - Guidance and Counseling
Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges, Inc
Nueva Ecija, PhilippinesBachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03.2013
Skills
- IEP Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior modification techniques
- Instructional and Assessment Strategies
- Excellent Communication
- Google Meet and Zoom
- MS Office and Google Workspace
- Internet Navigation
Seminars Workshops Attended
- Middle and High Schools AUT: Strategies for Virtual Reinforcement
- Middle and High Schools AUT: Strategies for Student Engagement in a Virtual
- Planning with a Digital Perspective - Autism
- Building Capacity for Student Engagement in Both Synchronous and Asynchronous
- Hybrid Model Performances: Techniques for Streaming
- Standards for Mathematical Practices for Digital Learning
- Explicit Instructions in Special Education for Distance Learning
- Utilizing Zones of Regulation in the Classroom
- Building Positive Classrooms; Reinforcement Systems
- Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
- Data Collection Systems - Special Education
- Reinforcement for Autism Programs
- Social Developmental Training for Autism Teachers
- Utilizing a Worn in Progress Programming for Autism Programs
- Speech Generating Devices: Assistive Technology
- Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners with Into Literature
- Lessons to Support Language Development
- Formative Assessment and English Language Development
- Cultural and Linguistic Responsive Teaching Cadre Professional Learning
Professional Qualifications - Current Primary Secondary Teaching Certifications License
- Nevada Department of Education, Standard Special Education Generalist K-12, License No. 207119
- Nevada Department of Education, Standard Special Education Autism 3-21 yrs, License No. 207119
- Licensure Examination for Teachers Passer, (September 2013), Professional Regulation Commission Certificate, Philippines
Timeline
Autism Teacher / 6th - 8th Grade
Duane Keller Middle School
08.2019 - Current
SPED Teacher / K to 12
Burgos Central School
09.2016 - 06.2019
1st Grade
Mary Claire Academy of Lingayen, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Dominic Savio College
Master of Arts (36 Units) - Guidance and Counseling
Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges, Inc
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
Saint Louis University
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