Melissa Soto
K-3 Intervention Resident Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate teacher candidate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a special education preschool position. Ready to kickstart the educational careers of little ones in San Bernardino.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
K-3 Intervention Resident Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Participates in ongoing weekly professional development trainings focused on enhancing instructional practices for small groups.
- Evaluate student progress regularly through weekly assessments, adapting lesson plans accordingly to meet individual needs, and progress monitor.
- Provide one-on-one support for students who are not at grade level, enabling them to improve in their coursework.
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into daily instruction during small groups which consist of 4-6 students.
- Assist in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for students.
- Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborate with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitor student performance and provide feedback to inform instruction.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Keep accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Resident Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students in grades k-6 in 3 different SDC classrooms. Also, substituted in general education classrooms.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities in and outside of the classroom.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating visual cues to help them transition in between different tasks.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University -San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
California State University- San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences
California State University -San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
K-3 Intervention Resident Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Resident Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2019 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
San Bernardino City Unified School District
12.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University -San Bernardino
05.2001 -
Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
California State University- San Bernardino
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences
California State University -San Bernardino
05.2001 -