Microsoft (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, Power Point)
Luz Munoz Vera
Chester,VA
Summary
Adaptable professional with over 15 years of varied work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill a position within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
L. L. Beazley Elementary School
12.2018 - Current
- Prepare and implement legal documents, hold meetings with stakeholders, and ensure that Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) policies, rules, and regulations are upheld.
- Provide instructional, management and assessment strategies to meet individual needs of third-fifth grade students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Communicate instructions, feedback and concerns with students and families.
Highly Qualified Paraprofessional
L. L. Beazley Elementary School
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Navy Veteran
- Data collection, analyzing, and utilization
- Problem solving/Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Preparation of IEPs on Virginia IEP thought the Department of Education
Software
Certification
- K-12 General Education Curriculum Teacher with the Special Education Endorsement.
- CPR and First Aid Certified.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
L. L. Beazley Elementary School
12.2018 - Current
Highly Qualified Paraprofessional
L. L. Beazley Elementary School
09.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix