Lorena Gonzalez
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education educator and leader with experience in working with students with special needs. Expert in providing students, teachers and parents with the tools to support, accommodate and serve all students in and outside the classroom. Excellent communication and time management skills, handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
504 COORDINATOR
UPLIFT EDUCATION
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate the Special Education program on assigned campuses to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of state and federal law and best practices for all assigned programs
- Ensure appropriate delivery of 504 accommodation in general education classroom
- Effectively communicate to parents the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual meetings, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA
- Facilitate 504 meetings using a strengths based and family centered approach
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of case management including: use of computer systems for the special education process, goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews and parent communication
- Collaborate with campus Special Education Coordinator to coordinate Child Find efforts on assigned campuses
- Coordinate evaluation team members and service providers efforts with other Special Education and District departments and programs
- Complete and monitor data reports to provide accurate information regarding all assigned programs
- Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
- Monitor accuracy of PEIMS data for all assigned programs
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Work cooperatively with Campus Administrators to implement and refine Response to Intervention, Student Support Team and the Special Education process
- Ensure confidentiality
- Enhance job skills by participating with staff development programs, as assigned
- Be active in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Train certified teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws
- Assist school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction
- Assist in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education
- Monitor SPED/504 students' academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and use assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
WASCO HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Compile, maintain, submit and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws
- Ensure SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students
- Establish and maintain communication, with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met
- Advocate for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity
- Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
- Provide SPED instruction if assigned
- If the coordinator has teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher
- Support general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings
- Complete transition paperwork, complete IEP documents.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students receiving special education services
- Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
- Develop IEP's and meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Collaborate with general education teachers to develop methods on ways to best support students
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional developments to strengthen my skills.
VOLLEYBALL/BASKETBALL COACH
WASCO HIGH SCHOOL
11.2011 - 11.2021
- Organized and planned all practices and off-season workouts
- Ordered necessary equipment and apparel as needed
- Create and maintain a positive environment for coaches and athletes
- Administer team and facilitate spirit of sportsmanship, social development and positive relationship in student athletes
- Set high expectations for students as far as their academics, behavior on and off the court
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, policies and procedures to maintain order among students
SOCIAL WORKER
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Advocate for clients to resolve crises
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
- Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services
- Complete home visits if necessary
- Keep track of students grades, provide support.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
National University, San Diego
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Bakersfield
06.2014
Skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Certification
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential, CA
Timeline
504 COORDINATOR
UPLIFT EDUCATION
10.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2022 - 10.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
WASCO HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 11.2021
SOCIAL WORKER
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
02.2016 - 07.2018
VOLLEYBALL/BASKETBALL COACH
WASCO HIGH SCHOOL
11.2011 - 11.2021
Master of Education - Special Education
National University, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Bakersfield
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