NICA JANE G. CALVAN
Fridley,MN
Summary
Special education professional with significant experience in supporting diverse student needs and fostering inclusive learning while effectively contributing to the growth of a school that makes every learner valuable in the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Middle High School-Fridley Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
- Assists learners during teaching-learning process.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Special Education Paraprofessional
R.L. Stevenson Elementary School
12.2024 - 02.2024
- Managed different behaviors and and assisted learners for self-help needs.
- Maintains orderliness of the classroom.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being..
- Assisted in implementing IEPs
- One-on-one support
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fridley Community Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed different behaviors and provided ' individualized needs.
- Assisted the teacher in doing forms, instructional materials, and sorting various files/folders.
- Engaged learners to play and to stay on-task.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Teacher
Kidz Lab Academy Tutorial Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented enhancement activities to support learners in reading and writing skills.
- Created comprehensive modules focused on reading and writing proficiency.
- Conducted both individual and group review sessions to ensure understanding of material.
Student Teacher
Catalino Acosta Memorial Elementary School-SPED School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Employed different approaches and techniques in dealing learners with special needs specifically learners with visual impairment, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and regular learners.
- Developed and utilized my own manipulative devices/materials, activity worksheets, and teaching plans for every learner’s needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Student Teacher
Mariano Marcos State University- Laboratory School- Kindergarten
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Developed own lesson plans, presentations and engaging instructional materials based from their interests
- Effectively assessed the weaknesses, strengths, and behaviors of the learners before and after teaching.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Student Teacher
Agripino P. Santos Memorial Elementary School-SPED Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught learners academically under supervision
- Provides differentiated instruction to the learners with ASD (Setting IV).
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Special Needs Education -
Mariano Marcos State University – College of Teacher Education
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte07-2023
High School Diploma -
Ilocos Norte National High School
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte04-2019
Macayepyep Elementary School
Banna, Ilocos Norte04-2013
Skills
- Effective classroom and behavior management
- Tailored instructional strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative Teaching Approaches
- Able to prioritize task effectively, ensuring allocation of time and resources to maximize productivity
- Attention to detail
- Patient
- Open to new ideas and willing to learn new ways of doing things
- Knowledgeable about various special needs and disabilities
- Flexible and adaptable
Training/Workshop
- Webinar on Republic Act 11650- Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act Council for the Welfare of children, 2022
- An International Workshop: Multidisciplinary Approach towards Awareness related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2022
- AE E- Teacher Winter 2020 TESOL Methodology MOOC, US ECA, 2020
- Ukeru Training, 2024
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, 2024
- Safe Schools Training, 2024
- PCA and CFSS Support Worker Training, 2024
- 20th Annual Teaching Strategies Conference for Professionals, 2025
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training, 2025
Certification
- Educator License- Tier 3 Academic and Behavioral Strategist and Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12)
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Middle High School-Fridley Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
R.L. Stevenson Elementary School
12.2024 - 02.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fridley Community Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Student Teacher
Catalino Acosta Memorial Elementary School-SPED School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Mariano Marcos State University- Laboratory School- Kindergarten
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Teacher
Agripino P. Santos Memorial Elementary School-SPED Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher
Kidz Lab Academy Tutorial Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Special Needs Education -
Mariano Marcos State University – College of Teacher Education
High School Diploma -
Ilocos Norte National High School
Macayepyep Elementary School
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