Lewis Marquez
Special Education Teacher
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc School district
Lompoc, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in Algebra 1 Math and Consumer Math. Created lesson plans to assist students in developing Math skills
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Resource Teacher
Guadalupe School District
Guadalupe, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for meeting the unique educational needs of individual students.
Resource Teacher
Santa Maria School District
Santa Maria, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
Special Education Teacher
Orcutt Academy
Orcutt, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Cleared Special Education Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA01.2008
Preliminary Teaching Creditional - Educatoni
University of Laverne
Bakerfield06.2006
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavior Modifications
- Transition Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
Additional Information
Retired from the United States navy. Occupation was a storekeeper. Retired after 22 years of active and reserve service.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc School district
09.2023 - 06.2024
Resource Teacher
Guadalupe School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Resource Teacher
Santa Maria School District
08.2022 - 12.2022
Special Education Teacher
Orcutt Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Cleared Special Education Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
California State University - Bakersfield
Preliminary Teaching Creditional - Educatoni
University of Laverne
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