Martha Patricia Chapa
San Juan,TX
Summary
Organized [Job Title] successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Upbeat [Job Title] devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Accomplished [Job title] successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Passionate [Type] Teacher for [Number] years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Focused and dedicated primary school educator with [Number] years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages [Number] to [Number] using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. High-energy [Job Title] offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping [Type] students. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.2010 - 07.2022
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized various assistive technology tools to augment the learning experience for students with diverse abilities while promoting independence in the classroom setting.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Reading First Literacy Coach
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Facilitated book clubs that fostered a sense of community among students while building critical reading skills.
- Created engaging lesson materials that encouraged critical thinking and text analysis skills among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Introduced diverse literature selections into the curriculum, encouraging cultural awareness and empathy among students.
- Implemented guided reading groups to provide differentiated instruction based on individual skill levels and learning goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices, ensuring continued growth as an educator.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2005
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized various assistive technology tools to augment the learning experience for students with diverse abilities while promoting independence in the classroom setting.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
First Grade General Education Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.1998
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized various assistive technology tools to augment the learning experience for students with diverse abilities while promoting independence in the classroom setting.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
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- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Led professional development workshops on special education best practices for fellow staff members, enhancing overall teaching quality within the school community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Pan American University (UTRGV)
Edinburg, Texas08.1985
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social integration
- Skills Development
- Material Selection
- Parent Communication
- Student needs assessment
- Math Interventions
- Social Skills Development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Progress Evaluations
- Intellectual Disabilities
- IEP development
- Motivating students
- Individualized Instruction
- Data Management
- Positive Role Model
- Student Recordkeeping
- Inclusion Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Special Education
- Behavior Modification
- Instructional Strategies
- Emotional Disabilities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Lesson Planning
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- Elementary Education
- Reading Interventions
- Basic Math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Behavior Strategist
Develop Individualize Behavior Plans
Evaluate and Analyze Individualize Student's Behavior Needs
Directly work with student to develop positive behaviors and reward positive progress.
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.2010 - 07.2022
Reading First Literacy Coach
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2005
First Grade General Education Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1998 - 05.1999
Special Education Resource Teacher
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Pan American University (UTRGV)
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