I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual seeking to share my professional expertise and personal life lessons learnt throughout the years with others by educating, leading and providing a foundation for students’ future success. I pride myself in my ability to be flexible, resourceful, possessing effective time management, planning, and organizational skills, and a lot of patience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Palmetto Elementary School
Naples, FL
09.2023 - Current
Employed differentiated instruction techniques based on student abilities levels when planning lessons.
Collaborated with general education teachers, counselors, administrators and parents to develop Individual Education Plans.
Incorporated assistive technology into daily instruction when necessary.
Monitored the implementation of accommodations for students with IEPs according to district guidelines.
Implemented behavior interventions as needed in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
Conducted assessments such as Woodcock Johnson Academic Achievement Test and other related screenings.
Actively participated in IEP meetings, providing input regarding appropriate goals and services for students with special needs.
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Corkscrew Elementary
Naples, FL
07.2022 - 08.2023
Instructed students in various academic areas including reading, writing, math, science, social studies in an ESE classroom.
Collaborated with ESE inclusion teachers to design and deliver the meaningful differentiated lessons to students with various learning disabilities.
Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, and discussed IEP goals with ESE instructors.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Implemented behavior management systems that encouraged positive social interactions.
Provided guidance in developing study habits and organizational skills.
Maintained a detailed and on-going parent-teacher communication for academic advisement purposes.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Naples, FL
01.2016 - 07.2022
Develop and implement lesson plans in reading, math, science, and social studies in accordance with the State of Florida standards; build in necessary accommodations for “English to Speakers of Other Languages” (ESOL) and “Exceptional Student Education” (ESE) students
Develop and tailor differentiated instruction to a variety of diverse learners
Help students to by providing a small group and one-on-one instruction
Monitor students’ progress, aid in setting attainable goals and achieving them
Provide daily encouragement and motivation to students to discover the importance for learning
Founder of the Around the World Club for students grades 1-8
During the pandemic, quickly mastered and adjusted to a digital teaching platform through Google Classroom and taught students simultaneously in person and virtual.