Liza Reyes
Cypress,TX
Summary
Experienced early kindergarten educator with years of proven success in designing and implementing engaging and effective learning activities for young students. Skilled in promoting positive behavior, fostering self-confidence and independence. Strong abilities in communication, creativity, and cultivating empathy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Westview School
01.2020 - Current
- Conveyed creative and interactive activities to an average of 8 students between 4-5 years of age
- Support students with Autism diagnoses by providing a comprehensive education program that prioritizes their academic and social development in a safe and structured environment
- Implement a social educational environment to facilitate students in developing relationships while also enhancing their learning experience
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Camp Acorn
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Plan summer camp age appropriate activities for students with learning differences
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Westview School
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for planning and implementing summer day camp program
- Responsibilities include ensuring a safe camp environment for participants, supervising staff and volunteers, planning lessons, leading activities, communicating with parents, assisting with staff trainings, and managing camper behavioral concerns
- Coordinated diverse recreational events to offer campers a wide range of activities, contributing to an unforgettable summer experience.
- Managed all administrative tasks related to camp operations including enrollment, scheduling, and report submissions.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing engaging and age-appropriate daily activities.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for campers, addressing any behavioral issues promptly and professionally.
Instructional Assistant
Westview School
01.2015 - Current
- Provided a warm, accepting environment that promotes learning through all instructional developmental areas such as intellectual, physical, and social emotion
- Supported class instruction as per teacher requirements - Assisted in creating an instructional environment which included working in groups and individualized activities: single, small, and large group activities
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans, support materials, activities, and design/layout of daily schedules based on the monthly program
- Assisted in observing/assessing students' progress and behavior - Kept records and consulted with educational experts to fine-tune methods
- Performed basic administrative tasks
- Assumed teacher's role in class whenever necessary
Education
Master of Science - M.E in Special Education & Diagnostician
The University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria Texas12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX05.2020
Associates in Arts -
Lone Star College
Cypress, TX01.2019
General Equivalent Diploma -
Educational Community Center
Houston TX 01.2004
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Innovative Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Dynamic Educational Program Creation
- Effective Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Proficient in Two Languages
- Tailored Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Data Organization
- Diversity Inclusion Strategies
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Literacy intervention
- Visual Aids Development
- Behavior modifications
- Curriculum adjustments
- Facilitation of Life Skills Development
- Assistive technology
- Behavioral Assessment Expertise
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
- Behavioral Change Strategies
- Social skills training
- Cultural Integration
- Skills development
- Integration of Sensory Modalities
- Positive role model
- Community resource referrals
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Camp Acorn
06.2024 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Westview School
01.2020 - Current
Summer Camp Coordinator
Westview School
06.2019 - 07.2020
Instructional Assistant
Westview School
01.2015 - Current
Master of Science - M.E in Special Education & Diagnostician
The University of Houston-Victoria
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Houston Downtown
Associates in Arts -
Lone Star College
General Equivalent Diploma -
Educational Community Center
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