Marubia Mendoza
Special Education Teacher
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preeschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
Chula Vista , CA
2020.11 - 2023.06
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
Human Resources Clerk
Community Health Group
Chula Vista , California
2020.02 - 2020.05
- Responded to incoming phone calls and handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
- Distributed, accepted and processed employment applications to pre-screen and schedule follow-up interviews.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Assisted with on-boarding process new hires .
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Answered and directed [Number] outbound and inbound phone calls per day.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Receptionist
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
San Diego , CA
2015.04 - 2018.09
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
- Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Teacher
Doroteo Arango
Tijuana , Baja California
2010.08 - 2015.04
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Center Of Multiple Attentions
Mexicali , Baja California
2008.09 - 2009.04
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Early Care Teacher
DIF
MEXICALI , BAJA CALIFORNIA
2006.02 - 2006.05
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Deaf And Language
Benemerita Escuela Normal Urbana Federal Fronteriz
Mexicali Baja California07.2010
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Class Cape Knowledge
- Special Education
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Observation
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Literacy Support
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Preeschool Teacher
First United Methodist Church Preschool
2020.11 - 2023.06
Human Resources Clerk
Community Health Group
2020.02 - 2020.05
Receptionist
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
2015.04 - 2018.09
Teacher
Doroteo Arango
2010.08 - 2015.04
Special Education Teacher
Center Of Multiple Attentions
2008.09 - 2009.04
Early Care Teacher
DIF
2006.02 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Deaf And Language
Benemerita Escuela Normal Urbana Federal Fronteriz
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