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NATASHA TEJEDA

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Well-organized, dependable, and enthusiastic teacher; equipped with a positive attitude in providing  education to diverse levels of individuals.  Demonstrates unsurpassed leadership skills in working with students with disabilities as well as interacting with staff, parents, and coworkers in a professional manner.  Passionate in helping students  achieve their goals and objectives, of enhancing their academic potential and personal development.   A versatile and dedicated teacher with a focus on the individual needs of special education students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Norfolk Public School Disctrict
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2019 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

Before And After School Site Supervisor

SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA
Saratoga Springs, NY
09.2017 - Current
  • Develop, manage and implement weekly lessons plans and activities.
  • Maintain a well-controlled environment by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Apply play-based strategies, including crafts and games to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Support roles of the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
  • Completes timely records of attendance, progress, and accident reports.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SOUTHEASTERN COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Designed coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter for students and their individual needs and curriculum goals.
  • Planned instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning.
  • Identified individual, group and classroom needs, developed IEPs, and selected appropriate materials and resources to match the abilities of all students.
  • Implemented procedures that fostered a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
  • Managed and directed teaching assistants with implementation of classroom procedures, student individual education plans, behavior plans, safety plans, and/or transition plans.
  • Worked collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse population.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided assistance to teachers in the daily management and instruction of the students.
  • Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in order to help facilitate the daily classroom instruction and activities.
  • Closely monitored the needs of the students including basic personal needs, safety, physical help, and reporting of student behavior.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

Education

Special Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2016

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
2008

Skills

  • Passionate in helping students achieve their goals and objectives
  • Extremely capable of utilizing unique learning styles in developing and presenting lesson plans
  • Effective at working within a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Exceptional classroom organization and management skills
  • Armed with strong work ethic, and proven ability to conceptualize new ideas
  • Fosters a positive learning environment

Accomplishments

Teacher Assistant of the Year 2011-2012


Teacher of the Year, 2014-2015

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Norfolk Public School Disctrict
08.2019 - Current

Before And After School Site Supervisor

SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA
09.2017 - Current

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SOUTHEASTERN COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
08.2014 - 06.2017

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
08.2012 - 08.2014

Special Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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