LEANGELA DUARTE
Loveland,CO
Summary
Skilled and brings expertise in documentation, reporting and compliance. Top skills in organizing materials, prioritizing tasks and building relationships with staff, students and parents. 14-year track record of success in education. Successful professional consistently meets or exceeds goals through insightful decisions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Early College High School
Fort Collins , Colorado
2018.08 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Spa Manager
LaVida Massage Spa
Fort Collsin , CO
2021.01 - 2021.08
- Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
- Greeted spa guests warmly to create positive first impression of establishment.
- Recorded product sales into spa's weekly income report.
- Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
- Led spa tours for new members to familiarize guests with services provided.
- Worked with new employees to enforce account management protocols and customer service standards and optimize performance.
- Managed spa inventory by keeping detailed track of supply use and forecasting need to direct ordering processes.
- Responded to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Held individual meetings with employees to address performance issues, improve performance and boost profitability by guaranteeing excellent spa and customer service programs.
- Maintained high functional, operational and organization levels during high-traffic hours and seasonal promotions.
Paraprofessional
Laramie Co School District
Cheyenne , Wyoming
2008.01 - 2017.01
- Hardworking Skilled Elementary School Teacher with experience identifying children's individual and collective learning needs.
- Adaptable Deadline-oriented Highly motivated Patient Teacher with 3 years of classroom instruction experience.
- Well-versed in differentiated learning methodologies and applying behavioral assessments in lesson planning.
- Special Education Teacher promoting quality education through constant support and dedication.
- Seeking position within established school district.
- Detail-oriented Special Education Teacher strongly focused on developing plans that meet auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic needs of all students.
- Well-qualified Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher adept at incorporating each student’s unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances.
- Disciplined Special education Secondary education Student progress reporting Trained in CPI Student records management State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional Classroom management Elementary education Differentiated instruction Lesson planning Tutoring Group and individual instruction 10 +years as Teacher’s Aide First aid and CPR certified Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented behaviors, interventions and results.
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students age 14 to 19 with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school’s curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Distributed learning materials such as assignments, textbooks and pencil and paper.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Para Educator
McMurry Middle School
Fort Collins , CO
2008.08 - 2017.01
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Education
Special Education Teacher -
Grand Canyon University
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Master of Arts - Instruction
Grand Canyon University
2015
Associate of Arts - English
Laramie County Community College
2007
Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
Additional Information
Proficient with the following applications:
-Excel
-Word
-Smartsheet
-Powerpoint
-Infinite Campus
-Alpine
-Types 65 WPM
-Excellent phone and email skills
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Timeline
Spa Manager
LaVida Massage Spa
2021.01 - 2021.08
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Early College High School
2018.08 - Current
Para Educator
McMurry Middle School
2008.08 - 2017.01
Paraprofessional
Laramie Co School District
2008.01 - 2017.01
Special Education Teacher -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - English
Laramie County Community College
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