Maria Salinas
Mission,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Inclusion Teacher with expertise in IEP development, emotional regulation, and executive functioning support. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
Mission, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and abilities.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implemented adaptive learning strategies enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided feedback for continuous improvement.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed for students identified with a Specific Learning Disability.
- Participate in ARD Committee and 504 planning meetings on a regular basis.
Special Education Homebound Teacer
Sharyland Independent School District
Mission, TX
08.2008 - 05.2023
- Provided individualized, inclusive instruction to PK–12 students with diverse learning needs in a homebound educational setting.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Ensured continuity of education outside the traditional classroom through personalized academic support.
- Utilized online educational tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to develop and implement differentiated lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Adapted instructional materials, assignments, and assessments to accommodate varying abilities and learning styles.
- Delivered targeted one-on-one and small-group interventions in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to ensure mastery of content.
- Utilized data-driven instructional practices to monitor student progress and modify teaching strategies as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2025
CALP Certification - Certified Academic Language Pratctitioner
ALTA
Austin, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2006
Skills
- IEP development
- Executive functioning support
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Emotional regulation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Multisensory instruction
- Visual supports
- Literacy intervention
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Homebound Teacer
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2008 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Special Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
CALP Certification - Certified Academic Language Pratctitioner
ALTA
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-4
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley