Lisa Soto

*Worked with several children with a variety of needs from Autism to Angelman's syndrome.

*Assisted with daily school work with the students in and out of the mainstream classroom.

• Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
• Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
• Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
• Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.

• Worked with a variety of age groups of children in special education
• Assisting with classwork and individual goals.
• Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
• Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.

• Director responsibilities included recruitment, enrollment, website, teacher supervision, fundraising, parent communication and relationships.
• Created and implemented age appropriate curriculum with a focus on kindergarten readiness and Bible truths.
• Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
• Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
• Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
• Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
• Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

• Worked with children with severe special needs and Severe Emotional Disorders.

• Partnered with and led a team of 75 volunteers to bring a fantastic children's ministry experience for preschoolers during the Sunday morning service
• Planned and pre-prepped curriculum for 5 classrooms.