Lacey Munoz
Arlington,WA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with clear guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Dedicated on meeting student academically and social where they are at and providing personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NWESD 189: Snohomish Discovery
Arlington, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Provided tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of students
- Taught subjects such as math, science, english language arts, social studies, health and history
- Maintained a safe and and organized learning environment, by utilizing whole class behavior management techniques
- Built positive relationships with parents by communicating effectively student progress academically and socially
- Implement IEP's and BIP's, as well as facilitate yearly IEP team meetings
- Designing and implement lesson's that that promote socialization, self-expression, academic skills building and are tailored to the diverse needs of the students
- Crisis Intervention and Management skills are crucial for de-escalating students when needed
- Teaching and modeling healthy coping skills, social skills and problem solving skills
- Documentation and Reporting progress made towards IEP goals
Paraprofessional
Arlington School District: Post Middle School
Arlington, WA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Implement individualized education and behavior plans
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Assisting with behavior management strategies
- Ensuring accurate data collection
- Trained in crisis intervention
Recreational Therapist
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Assessment and Treatment Planning involve conducting thorough initial assessments, collaborating on individualized treatment plans, and regularly reassessing patient progress.
- Designing and leading activities that promote socialization, self-expression, and stress reduction, tailored to diverse patient needs.
- Patient Engagement and Participation focus on motivating and supporting patients during activities, with adaptations as needed.
- Crisis Intervention and Management skills are crucial for de-escalating situations
- Teaching coping skills and promoting the benefits of recreational therapy
- Documentation and Reporting progress
- Collaboration and Teamwork with healthcare professionals ensure comprehensive patient care
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2014
Skills
- Behavior management
- De-escalation skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Social Skill Building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NWESD 189: Snohomish Discovery
03.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Arlington School District: Post Middle School
09.2021 - 03.2023
Recreational Therapist
Harborview Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2021
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Washington University