Marina Garcia
Macomb
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with a strong background in developing and implementing behavior management strategies. Proven ability to mentor new educators and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning and foster a positive classroom environment.
Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Secondary Special Education Teacher- Lutz
Macomb Intermediate School District
Clinton Twp., Michigan
09.2015 - Current
- Designed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Created job opportunities for our students to learn vocational skills in a variety of settings and environments
- Mentored new special education teachers on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Elementary Autism Special Education Teacher- Wilde
Macomb Intermediate School District
Warren, Mi
04.1995 - 09.2015
- Designed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting interventions to ensure educational goals were met effectively.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI06-2001
Autism Certification -
Oakland University
Rochester HIlls, Michigan06-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Impairments
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-1994
Skills
* Crisis Prevention Instructor- July 2015 to present
* Tech Coach for Lutz School- 9 years
* Special Olympics Coach- 3 years
*Co-leader for Lutz Choir- 4 years
*AED/CPR certified
*Mentored 3 teachers at Lutz and had 1 student teacher
*3 student teachers at Wilde Elementary under my supervision
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year once in the Elementary Autism program
Teacher of the Year twice at Lutz Post-Secondary program
Timeline
Post-Secondary Special Education Teacher- Lutz
Macomb Intermediate School District
09.2015 - Current
Elementary Autism Special Education Teacher- Wilde
Macomb Intermediate School District
04.1995 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Autism Certification -
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Impairments
Eastern Michigan University