Luz Hidalgo
Bronx,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication with caregivers, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Teacher
Right Start Development
04.2022 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
Direct Support Professional
The Center For Family Support
11.2012 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2016
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Development of Social Skills
- IEP Development
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- AAC Devices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Parent and Guardian Communication
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Early Intervention Teacher
Right Start Development
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2017 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
The Center For Family Support
11.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn College