Kimberley Legaspi

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Conducted extensive research on a daily basis to identify student learning gaps and uncover potential issues derived from data

LEADERSHIP

• Increased student confidence through regular feedback, personalized instruction and built-in self-monitoring

ADAPTIBILITY

• Flowed with teaching industry's swift move from primarily hardcopy textbooks to digital learning focus

SELF MOTIVATION

• Passed many company curriculum teaching tests and level teaching tests, broadening student base

COMMUNICATION

• Established strong rapport and trust with families as an independent contractor

TEAMWORK

• Attended workshops, collaborated with colleagues, shared best practices, co-created a supportive teaching community
• Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time during each lesson for optimal student learning
• Maintained accurate student records with grades, learning styles and attendance information

COMMUNICATION

• Fostered relationships with all stakeholders through facilitated meetings, verbal, nonverbal and written means
• Maintained open lines of communication to ensure student progress

TEAMWORK

• Encouraged client family involvement in educational process, enhanced home and school connection, leading to higher attendance rates, better work environment, and increased student achievement
• Co-prepared with fellow teachers for annual student testing, led sections of analyzing data, preparation of materials and procedures

PROBLEM SOLVED

• Created, managed, maintained compliance in and documented student learning goals, objectives, educational strategies and outcomes for Individualized Education Program contracts
• Evaluated situations and developed solutions such as placing a client who felt hopeless in an offsite chef internship where they thrived and earned life skill curriculum credits
• Addressed behavior as needed to keep classroom safe and best serve student learning needs

ADAPTABILITY

• Collaborated with team members to revise curriculum to better align with current student needs and educational standards and benchmarks
• Utilized code switching in varying settings, contexts and situations in order to effectively communicate

LEADERSHIP, CONFLICT RESOLUTION

• Utilized emotional intelligence, communication, active listening, and mediating skills during conflict, made space for all involved to navigate confusion, misunderstanding, and instead embrace creativity and growth in the situation
• Supervised, mentored and referred teaching assistant to 18 month masters cohort, helped change their life and in turn, students' lives for the better

SELF MOTIVATION

• Participated in evidence-based practice professional development opportunities, such as the Algebra4All grant program, subsequently trained staff and students in learning strategies and equipment

ACTIVE LISTENING

• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support

CRITICAL THINKING

• Streamlined classroom processes by integrating assistive technology tools and creative accommodations such as visual and audio timers and the universal design framework, which meets the needs of all learners

ORGANIZATION

• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule

• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using direct instruction