Marco Pamplin
Wichita,KS
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Usd 259
Wichita, KS
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing meaningful feedback regarding student performance and progress at parent-teacher conferences or via phone calls or emails.
- Developed transition plans for graduating seniors with disabilities who were preparing for postsecondary education or employment opportunities.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, guardians and other educators to discuss student progress and design appropriate accommodations, modifications based on individual needs.
- Conducted assessments, such as psycho-educational evaluations, functional behavior assessments, and progress monitoring in order to determine the best educational program for each student.
Special Education Paraprofessional/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Usd 259
Wichita, KS
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Wichita, KS
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
CNA
All American Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Foreign Language Teacher
TELF Haven
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students and introduced specialized lessons plans to monitor progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their needs and abilities.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching strategies such as lectures, group activities, demonstrations, multimedia presentations and field trips.
Education
Master of Science - Education in High And Low Incidence
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2025
Associate of Science - CNA/EMT/Paramedic
Healthcare Science Academy
Chula Vista, CA01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Education Special Education K-12
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry Highschool
San Diego, CA06-2009
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Transition Planning
- Literacy Strategies
- Emotional Support
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Management
Accomplishments
- Selected to receive Graduate Student of the Year Award 2024 from WSU
Affiliations
- Activitly working with the Teachers Union and WSU to bridge leadership relationships and communications with local school districts here in wichita.
- Eco Teach: : Work at local elementary schools in Costa Rica and learned about culture & instructional educational skills while working in classrooms.
- "Look Glass Neighborhood" volunteering into local communities in support of literacy development for low-income students in San Diego, CA
References
• Justin Kasel — (316) 973-8000, jkasel@usd259.net (Principle at Pleasant Valley Middle-school/Former Supervisor
- Veronica Headings — 316-680-1421, Vheadings@usd261.com (colleague)
• Lou Ann Gibson — (619) 709-0953, lgibson@sdccd.edu (professional mentor)
• Francisca Acosta — (619) 361-0293, pamplinFrancisca@gmail.com (former coworker)
• Perla — (316) 516-6039, pmedinacadena@usd259.net, (former coworker)
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Usd 259
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Usd 259
08.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
CNA
All American Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2022
Foreign Language Teacher
TELF Haven
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Education in High And Low Incidence
Wichita State University
Associate of Science - CNA/EMT/Paramedic
Healthcare Science Academy
Bachelor of Science - Education Special Education K-12
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry Highschool
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