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Natali Flores

San Antonio,TX

Summary

A passionate educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs by differentiating learning in warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Case Manager

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
  • Facilitated IEP meetings by using a family-centered, strength-based approach.
  • Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
  • Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
  • Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.

Special Education Teacher

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with specific learning or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Supported teacher in the development of individual learning strategies.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Texas A&M University - San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Motivating Students
  • Texas Teaching Credential
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Management
  • Progress Monitoring

Certification

  • Certified Texas Classroom Teacher Core Subjects with STR (EC-6), August 2023-July 2029
  • Certified Texas Classroom Teacher in Special Education (K-12), August 2023-July 2029
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Case Manager

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2022 - 08.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Somerset Academy Collegiate
08.2018 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Special Education

Lamar University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

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