Maria Luisa Silva Montoya
Austin,TX
Summary
Special Education Teaching Assistant with many years of classroom experience working with special needs students. Skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs, dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.
Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Especial Education Teacher Assistant
Austin ISD
Austin , TX
10.2019 - Current
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted special education teachers in instructing students with disabilities in academic, social and behavioral skills.
- Attended IEP meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Organized materials and resources needed for daily activities in the classroom.
- Classroom management.
Lead Teacher
INIC preschool
Austin, TX
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Lead Teacher
Tiny Blocks Preschool
Coconut Creek, FL
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezulea05-2024
Skills
- Social skills development
- Functional life skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Group and individual instruction
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Personal care support
- Inclusion practices
- Progress reporting
- Mathematics intervention
- Curriculum adaptation
- Communication techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Transition planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Emotional support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Especial Education Teacher Assistant
Austin ISD
10.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
INIC preschool
11.2018 - 10.2019
Lead Teacher
Tiny Blocks Preschool
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Similar Profiles
Hilda "Cecilia" ReeserHilda "Cecilia" Reeser
Special Education Case Manager at Austin ISDSpecial Education Case Manager at Austin ISD
DALIA BakerDALIA Baker
Bilingual Reading Content Interventionist at Austin ISDBilingual Reading Content Interventionist at Austin ISD
Mantequilla GreenMantequilla Green
Assistant Principal at Austin ISDAssistant Principal at Austin ISD