Kim Medina
N. Chesterfield,VA
Summary
I aim to use my skills and educational background as a special education teacher for the adapted, self-contained curriculum, including ASD, ADD, ADHD, ESOL, OHI, ODD, MiID, MoID, and ODD, to help students learn to their fullest potential. Teaching them how to feel safe and secure when transitioning to life outside school is also essential.
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education - Adapted Curriculum
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluating each student's strengths, weaknesses, and skills to create specially designed instruction based on their individual needs
- Monitoring their progress and tweaking instruction as needed
- Modifying the general curriculum to meet the needs of VAAP students to prepare them for the state testing
- Providing small group and one-on-one assistance to further their progress in their IEP goals
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Substitute
Chesterfield County Public Schools
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Taught students according to the lesson plan laid out by the host teacher
- Used the students' interests to create an exciting learning environment
- Deliver positive feedback on students' participation
- Incorporated interactive activities to enhance the lessons being taught
- Managed a class of 18 special education students.
Education
Other - Adapted education with Autism endorsements
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2025
Bachelor's - Elementary and Special Education (dual degree)
Western Governors University
Salt lake city, UT05.2021
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2016
Associate's - Office Systems Technology/Executive
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA01.1994
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Transition planning
- Data collection and analysis
- IEP, FBA, and BIP implementation and modifications
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Evidence-based assessment
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Excellence Award in Elementary Mathematics Methods
- Excellence Award in Social Studies Methods
- Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Best Practices Learning Environment PBIS
Websites
Certification
- Provisional Teaching License, 06/01/21, 06/01/25, PRSE-0011530, Virginia Department of Education
- Full Teaching License, 01/01/25, 03/01/35, PRSE-0011530 - Waiting on full teacher's license number. Takes 12 weeks., VDOE
Supplemental Information
- Additional Information, A.A.S Degree in Office information technology degree with focus on Executive.
- Clinical Experience, Previously worked as a substitute teacher for CCPS.
- Honors & Awards, Excellence Award in Elementary Mathematics Methods, Excellence Award in Social Studies Methods.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
I completed the training for CPR, First Aid and AED usage through CCPS
1. Contact the emergency services
2. Identify what should not be in a first aid kit
3. State what information is needed when making an emergency call
4. Identify the primary survey
5. Put the first aid priorities in the correct order
6. Identify the signs and symptoms of asthma
7. Deal with minor bleeding
8. Identify the signs and symptoms of minor injuries
9. Identify personal safety items and why they are used
10. Deal with various medical situations
Timeline
Special Education - Adapted Curriculum
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute
Chesterfield County Public Schools
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor's - Elementary and Special Education (dual degree)
Western Governors University
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Associate's - Office Systems Technology/Executive
Tidewater Community College
- Provisional Teaching License, 06/01/21, 06/01/25, PRSE-0011530, Virginia Department of Education
- Full Teaching License, 01/01/25, 03/01/35, PRSE-0011530 - Waiting on full teacher's license number. Takes 12 weeks., VDOE
Other - Adapted education with Autism endorsements
Old Dominion University
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