Mary Kate Legaspi
Fresno,CA
Summary
Organized Early Childhood Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and home based emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in [State] and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
06.2014 - Current
- Identify and assess a child's unique needs
- Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
- Collaborate with parents and relevant persons to create and implement individual family service plans
- Create routine based intervention plans in order to embed specific strategies into everyday activities
- Participate in multidisciplinary assessments
- Select and administer assessment instruments and procedures that are appropriate
- Interpret and report test results
- Complete assessment reports and send to the appropriate agency
- Provide weekly early intervention either home based or playgroups
- Guide parents at transition from Early Intervention to services provided after 3 years old
- Visit programs offered after the child turns 3 years old with family
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kings Canyon Unified- KC-Kids
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Identify and assess a child's unique needs using a reflective model
- Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
- Collaborate with parents and relevant persons to create and implement individual family service plans
- Create routine based intervention plans in order to embed specific strategies into everyday activities
- Participate in multidisciplinary assessments
- Select and administer assessment instruments and procedures that are appropriate
- Interpret and report test results
- Complete assessment reports and send to the appropriate agency
- Provide weekly early intervention either home based or playgroups
- Guide parents at transition from Early Intervention to services provided after 3 years old
- Visit programs offered after the child turns 3 years old with family
ECSPED Preschool Teacher
Central Unified School District
06.2001 - 06.2008
- Provide developmentally appropriate instruction, assessment, and program planning
- Assess student skills and determine their educational needs
- Develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) for each student
- Adapt lessons to meet each students' needs
- Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Plan and provide full inclusion opportunities with same age peers
- Coordinate and conduct team meetings and implement team recommendations
- Provide resources for students and parents
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Madera County Office Of Education
08.1991 - 06.2001
- Identify and assess a child's unique needs
- Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
- Collaborate with parents and relevant persons to create and implement individual family service plans
- Create routine based intervention plans in order to embed specific strategies into everyday activities
- Participate in multidisciplinary assessments
- Select and administer assessment instruments and procedures that are appropriate
- Interpret and report test results
- Complete assessment reports and send to the appropriate agency
- Provide weekly early intervention either home based or playgroups
- Guide parents at transition from Early Intervention to services provided after 3 years old
- Visit programs offered after the child turns 3 years old with family
Education
Level 2 Early Childhood Special Education Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1999
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.1997
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.1989
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
06.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kings Canyon Unified- KC-Kids
06.2008 - 06.2014
ECSPED Preschool Teacher
Central Unified School District
06.2001 - 06.2008
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Madera County Office Of Education
08.1991 - 06.2001
Level 2 Early Childhood Special Education Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
California State University - Fresno
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