Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Team Leader
Frisco Independent School District
10.2017 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And International Business
Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2000
Skills
Learning Disabilities Expertise
Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Individualized Education Plans
Bilingual Communication
Collaborative Teaching
Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Behavior Management
Assistive Technology
Trained in CPI
Certification
Certifications: Special Education, Bilingual Education, EC-6 and Reading academy.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Team Leader
Frisco Independent School District
10.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And International Business
Special Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher/Liaison at Frisco Independent School District - Liscano Elementary/Wester Middle SchoolSpecial Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher/Liaison at Frisco Independent School District - Liscano Elementary/Wester Middle School