Nohemi Casas
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education-Coteacher
ECISD
09.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education-Instructional Aid
ECISD
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students a variety of skills.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
UTPA
Edinburg, TX08.2013
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Material Selection
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Currently creating Balloon Arches for family events.
When it comes to Birthday parties or celebrations for family members, I don't hesitate to make their day extra special. I am blessed to be able to enjoy family time.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education-Coteacher
ECISD
09.2013 - Current
Special Education-Instructional Aid
ECISD
08.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
UTPA
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