Noa Lamayo
Honolulu
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in both general and special education, skilled in delivering in-person and integrated teaching. Passionate about curriculum development, with expertise in creating accommodations and modifications to meet diverse student needs. Committed to designing engaging and enjoyable content that fosters a positive learning environment. Trained in data collection and student data analysis, leveraging insights to enhance instructional effectiveness and support student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Department of Defense Education
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Fully Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Student Teaching Intern
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Reading Interventionist
University of Hawaii at Manoa
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
Undergraduate Literary Research Internship
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted with administration, scoring, and data entry of standardized (DIBELS) and curriculum-based reading assessment
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Gen Ed Elementary Student Teaching Intern
Hawaii Department Of Education
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Reading Intervention Intern
Hawaii Department of Education
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided reading sessions to 1st and 2nd grade students facing reading challenges utilizing an evidence-based reading curriculum, specifically through the Response to Intervention framework.
- Administered and gathered DIBELS assessment data to track and evaluate students' reading progress.
- Compiled and presented assessment findings to school faculty during a Data Team presentation.
Library Assistant
Las Vegas Clark County
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Had one-on-one reading sessions with struggling readers and or children who had learning or reading disabilities
- (grades 1-6)
- Organized library events: (Poetry Slam, Hula event, Reading Event, etc.,)
- Promoted literacy and reading enjoyment through developing engaging book displays and promotional materials.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Technology for K-12 and Adult Learners
Western Governor's University
03.2025
B.Ed. - Elementary Education and Special Education
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
05.2021
Honors Highschool Diploma - Science Honors
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, Nevada07.2017
Academy of Our Lady of Guam High School
Hagatna, Guam07.2015
Skills
- Individual education plans ieps
- Differentiated instruction
- Data management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy intervention
- Curriculum adjustments
- Assistive technology
- Instructional Design
- Technology Integration
- Evidence-based assessment
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Department of Defense Education
11.2022 - 01.2024
Fully Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2021 - 03.2022
Student Teaching Intern
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
10.2020 - 05.2021
Reading Interventionist
University of Hawaii at Manoa
08.2020 - 12.2020
Undergraduate Literary Research Internship
Hawaii Department of Education
08.2020 - 10.2020
Gen Ed Elementary Student Teaching Intern
Hawaii Department Of Education
01.2020 - 05.2020
Reading Intervention Intern
Hawaii Department of Education
10.2019 - 12.2019
Library Assistant
Las Vegas Clark County
10.2016 - 03.2017
B.Ed. - Elementary Education and Special Education
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Honors Highschool Diploma - Science Honors
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas High School
Academy of Our Lady of Guam High School
Master of Science - Learning Technology for K-12 and Adult Learners
Western Governor's University
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