Naquisha Astorga
Perris,CA
Summary
Instructional Specialist with strong emphasis on creating impactful educational programs. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional design, and integrating technology to enhance learning outcomes. Focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Known for delivering results and fostering productive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist, Special Education
Riverside County Office of Education
03.2022 - Current
- Provides instructional support to teachers in their classroom through coaching, modeling, and mentoring.
- Responsible for assessment progress monitoring for the process of evaluating progress toward a performance target for students using the Student Assessment Needs Determination Inventory (SANDI), FAST and iReady.
- Provides leadership in program support and professional development to special education staff in RCOE programs.
- Plans, develops, and evaluates programs and services to support a classroom environment conducive to continued improvement of program.
- Provides administrative coverage and determines appropriate placement of students at district IEP meetings.
- Troubleshoots issues and to support and mentor teachers and classroom staff, as well as to offer guidance to help schools and classrooms implement specific individualized education program (IEP) services, facilitate and participate in meetings.
Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education
Riverside County Office of Education
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided instructional support and coaching to classroom teachers regarding curriculum, instructional support, classroom management, behavior and technology.
- Provided administrative coverage during IEP meetings and other administrative coverage needs.
Special Education Teacher
Reach Autism Program
08.2007 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented lessons with accommodations and modifications to support the California State Standards.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEP) by assessing, evaluating, and documenting student progress on goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with administrators, support providers, parents and families, and community agencies and organizations to improve the quality of student outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
San Bernardino, California10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, Texas05.2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
Certification
- Administrative Credential Preliminary Present - 2025-08-01
- California Specialist Credential Special Education: Moderate to Severe Present - 2025-08-01
Timeline
Instructional Specialist, Special Education
Riverside County Office of Education
03.2022 - Current
Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education
Riverside County Office of Education
07.2021 - 03.2022
Special Education Teacher
Reach Autism Program
08.2007 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
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