Mary Nessa Alcala-Haugen
7777 44th St. NW, Newtown,ND
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in teaching, time management and organization. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive working relationships with staff, administrators and students and exceeding goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Town Public School District 1
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Improved patients communication skills by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Enhanced speech and language development in patients by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and classroom observations.
- Prepared thorough progress report, records and evaluations on patients as young a 3 years old.
- Managed paperwork coordination, case management and activity development.
- Kept calendar full of appointments by smoothly processing referrals and onboarding new patients.
- Delivered both individual and group-based speech support to patients with specific needs
Speech Teacher (On-the-Job-Training)
PRIME Center And Foundation, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted one-on-one special education therapy sessions.
- Planned, organized and assigned activities that are specific to each patient's abilities.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans, resulting in improved student engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Reading and Language Teacher
Tawala Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance, both verbally and in writing, enabling them to make continuous progress in their language studies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced language acquisition across subjects.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to significant improvements in their overall academic performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, tests, and informal evaluations to ensure they were meeting course objectives.
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, resulting in improved comprehension and retention of language concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for teaching foreign languages effectively.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Speech Teacher
Tangnan Elementary School (SPED Class)
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans, resulting in improved student engagement and retention.
- Enhanced communication skills for students with speech disorders through personalized therapy sessions and exercises.
- Improved students'' language skills by incorporating engaging activities and materials into daily lessons.
- Established positive relationships with parents, maintaining regular communication to discuss student progress, concerns, and goals.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities focused on enhancing speech teaching practices within the school community, fostering an atmosphere of continuous growth and improvement among staff members.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Speech Teacher (On-the-Job-Training)
Labangon Elementary School (SPED Class)
02.2015 - 02.2015
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans, resulting in improved student engagement and retention.
- Improved students'' language skills by incorporating engaging activities and materials into daily lessons.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with speech-related issues, leading to notable improvements in their verbal communication abilities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment and technology to exhibit understanding of student learning styles.
Reading and Language Teacher
Bil-isan Elementary School
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, resulting in improved comprehension and retention of language concepts.
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Reading and Language Teacher
Holy Spirit School
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Facilitated learning through functional lesson plans/ daily logs of activities and appropriate instructional materials.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to significant improvements in their overall academic performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, tests, and informal evaluations to ensure they were meeting course objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced language acquisition across subjects.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorder
University of The Visayas
Cebu City, Cebu Philippines05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Speech and language evaluation
- Lesson plan creation
- Articulation and language therapy
- Activity planning
- Report preparation
- Progress monitoring
- Basic computer
- Basic math abilities
- Good driving record
Certification
- ND Educator's Professional License, #000425091 (2023-present)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2023-present)
Timeline
Speech Teacher (On-the-Job-Training)
PRIME Center And Foundation, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Town Public School District 1
08.2017 - 05.2022
Speech Teacher (On-the-Job-Training)
Labangon Elementary School (SPED Class)
02.2015 - 02.2015
Reading and Language Teacher
Tawala Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2017
Reading and Language Teacher
Bil-isan Elementary School
09.2013 - 07.2014
Speech Teacher
Tangnan Elementary School (SPED Class)
06.2012 - 06.2017
Reading and Language Teacher
Holy Spirit School
08.2008 - 04.2011
Master of Arts - Communication Disorder
University of The Visayas
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Holy Name University
- ND Educator's Professional License, #000425091 (2023-present)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2023-present)
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