Myrnalis Rios
Ace Integrated Head Start
Brooklyn,NY
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction as needed.
Work History
General Education Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's developmental goals.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to inform instruction.
- Established classroom management techniques promoting respect and responsibility among students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
Special Education Teacher
4 Years 3 Months- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Communicated effectively and delivered positive reinforcement to students, which enabled building of trust and rapport.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervised students and led classroom instruction during head teacher's absence to keep children motivated and on schedule.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged social interaction and communication skills.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
Special Education Assistant
15 Years 10 Months- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Supported students with disabilities in classroom activities and social interactions.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with educational staff to adapt instructional materials and resources.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to facilitate tailored support.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and specialists regarding student needs.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Communicated effectively with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
Skills
Teacher assistance
Behavior modification
Social integration
Individual instruction
IEP familiarity
Behavioral plan management
IEP goals
Special needs
Collaboration
Enrichment activities
Patience and empathy
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Visual supports
Teacher support
Activity planning
IEP compliance
IEP implementation
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Ace Integrated Head Start
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Special Education Teacher
United Community Services
08.2016 - 11.2020Read More
Special Education Assistant
United Community Services
10.2000 - 08.2016Read More
Boricua College
Bachelor of Science from Childhood Education
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Grand Canyon University
Master of Education from Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood
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