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Kristi Herrera

5613 Greenridge Midland TX,TX

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Job Coach

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2000 - 08.2006
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Established job placement for students and communicated with area businesses regarding programs.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Devised a plan and implemented job coaching strategies and develop their skills.
  • Assist students in learning and excelling in their job functions.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
08.1995 - 08.2000
  • Helped cultivate interest in overall wellness by implementing interactive and fun fitness activities.
  • Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe, orderly and effective environments for learning.
  • Identified and participated in variety of different activities with students to enhance muscle development.
  • Wrote or modified individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
  • Interacted with other members of team in staff and IEP meetings to discuss student progress and adjust plans to meet changing demands.

Recreation Therapist Assistant

Lafayette General Hospital
06.1993 - 08.1994

Implemented therapeutic activity plans, monitored and documented progress and needs, participated in problem solving strategies to enhance progress.

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Lafayette Parish School Board
08.1993 - 06.1994
  • Helped cultivate interest in overall wellness by implementing interactive and fun fitness activities.
  • Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe, orderly and effective environments for learning.
  • Identified and participated in variety of different activities with students to enhance muscle development.
  • Wrote or modified individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
  • Assessed each student's fitness level throughout year and recorded key details about individual progress to track changes.

Education

Masters/certification in Secondary Education

University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Exercise Science

University of The Ozarks
Clarksville, LA
05.1993

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • IEP Development
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Paraprofessional Oversight
  • Job Readiness Training

Certification

Certified Health and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education with Louisiana state Department of Education. Type B 083662-1997

Certified Personal Training - Cooper Institute 1993

Sign language (ASL) Proficiency-Deaf Action Center of Lafayette- 1997

Completed introductions to Hypnotherapy course-Gulfport, MS 1997

Special Olympics Sports Certification Program -May 2000

Schwinn Cycling instructor-2012

SCW Tabata Boot camp certification-2015

SCW Fitness Sports Nutrition Certification 2016

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1- 2018

SCW Fitness Active Aging Certification 2020

SCW fitness Meditation Certification 2020






Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Job Coach

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2000 - 08.2006

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
08.1995 - 08.2000

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Lafayette Parish School Board
08.1993 - 06.1994

Recreation Therapist Assistant

Lafayette General Hospital
06.1993 - 08.1994

Masters/certification in Secondary Education

University of Southwestern Louisiana

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Exercise Science

University of The Ozarks