Magda Herrera
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with learning disabilities and special needs. Demonstrates a passion for accommodating and implementing differentiated instruction to a diverse group of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
San Leandro Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Taught students common core middle school math and organization skills in resource environments
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Long Term Substitute Resource Teacher
Whittier Union High School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed lesson plans that align to CCSS in 9th grade English while modifying and providing accommodations to special education students
- Effectively managed student progress, behaviors, and routines of previous teacher
- Consulted and collaborated with special education department to discuss student IEPs, classroom scheduling, and progress reports
Student Teacher
Schurr High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and implemented lessons in three senior math classes (Resource and Special Day Class) and two senior Resource English classes
- Prepared and administered assignments, tests, and group activities related to the topic of the day
- Utilized direct and explicit instruction, positive reinforcement, and appropriate accommodations and modifications based on student needs
Instructional Assistant-Special Education
Whittier Union High School District
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Supported high school students with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities in modified classes including Academic Enrichment, English, Algebra, Work Training, and Biology
- Implemented special directions under each lead teacher in the classroom and attentively focused on students who need one to one support in their classwork and homework
- Worked closely with the co-department chair of Special Education and maneuvered through the SEIS program by filling out student information and records that will be sent to parents and the school district
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2023
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Disabilities
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2017
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and Zoom
- Team collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
San Leandro Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Resource Teacher
Whittier Union High School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Schurr High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Instructional Assistant-Special Education
Whittier Union High School District
02.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
California State University, Los Angeles
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Disabilities
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, Riverside