Justine Padilla
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Department lead year 2023-Current
SDC Mild Mod. Teacher (4th Grade)
Lynwood Unified School District
Lynwood, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Developmental Interventionist
Holding Hands
Whittier , CA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped children with Autism or Intellectual Disability develop social skills and communication skills through DIR Floortime Therapy.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aveanna Heathcare
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Improved client outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported client with school when he had zoom.
- Aided client in using restroom facilities.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, CA
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students from preschool up to adult school.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
Recreation Leader
City of Paramount
Paramount , CA
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Built and strengthened relationships with children, families and team members.
- Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects.
- Instructed students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to help to improve writing skills and math skills to help them excel in school.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education- Mild To Moderate
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2023
Credential - Special Education- Mild Moderate
Cal State University of Long Beach
Long Beach 12.2021
Bachelors - Education
Cal State University of Long Beach
Long Beach 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06.2016
Skills
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Reporting and documentation
- Calm under pressure
- Parent and student communication
- Flexible and adaptive
- Clear public speaking skills
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effective listening
- In-depth knowledge of autism
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
08.2022 - Current
SDC Mild Mod. Teacher (4th Grade)
Lynwood Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Developmental Interventionist
Holding Hands
02.2021 - 08.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Instructional Aide
Paramount Unified School District
03.2018 - 03.2020
Recreation Leader
City of Paramount
10.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Education - Special Education- Mild To Moderate
Grand Canyon University
Credential - Special Education- Mild Moderate
Cal State University of Long Beach
Bachelors - Education
Cal State University of Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School