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Maricela Almanza

Edinburg,Texas

Summary

Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Donna ISD
08.2018 - Current
  • PreK3-5th ( Inclusion and Resource 3rd-5th)
  • Case Manager
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Used Success ED, Aware, Skyward
  • Worked with general education teachers, therapists to ensure student progress
  • Responsible for Special Education Referral Packet
  • 504 initial and annual reviews
  • Provided counseling to students to target behavior and/or as needed

Bilingual Teacher

Donna ISD
08.2007 - 08.2018
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
  • Classroom Management

Teacher

Monte Alto ISD
08.2004 - 07.2007
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Tracked student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

Education

Masters of Education - Counseling & Guidance

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2003

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Collaborative teamwork

Accomplishments

    Teacher of the Year

    Campus Lead Teacher

    Mentor Teacher

    Grade level Chair

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Donna ISD
08.2018 - Current

Bilingual Teacher

Donna ISD
08.2007 - 08.2018

Teacher

Monte Alto ISD
08.2004 - 07.2007

Masters of Education - Counseling & Guidance

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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