Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Raquel Munguia

Deer Park,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven expertise in Special Education Strategies and exceptional Collaborative Problem-Solving skills, honed over years at Pasadena ISD. Excelled in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being, achieving significant improvements in student self-regulation and participation through innovative behavior support and engagement techniques. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Support Services

Pasadena ISD
12.2019 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

• Instructional (modified) materials and student supplies

• Supporting behavior needs in and out of the Behavior Support Services program

  • Cultivated a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance, reflection, and self-improvement throughout the academic year.

• Test preparations (STAAR, CBA etc.)

• Academic and behavioral data collection on students

• Communicate students needs to staff and faculty

• Enforcement of students BIPs and IEPs

• Assisting in maintaining safe environments for students and staff on campus.

District Wide Behavior Support

Pasadena ISD
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

• Instructional (modified) materials and student supplies

• Supporting behavior needs in and out of the Behavior Support Services program on various campuses.

• Test preparations (STAAR, CBA etc.)

• Data collection on students

• Communicate students needs to staff and faculty

• Enforcement of students BIPs and IEPs

• Assisting in maintaining safe environments for students and staff on campus.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Pasadena ISD
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Supporting the medical needs of students with Diabetes, feeding tubes etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Houston High School
South Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
05.2024

Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Special Education Strategies
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Visual supports
  • Self-Advocacy Support
  • Social Skills Training
  • Emotional Regulation Techniques
  • Communication Strategies
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs

Timeline

Behavior Support Services

Pasadena ISD
12.2019 - 05.2024

District Wide Behavior Support

Pasadena ISD
08.2018 - 12.2019

Special Education Paraprofessional

Pasadena ISD
08.2015 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

South Houston High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences

San Jacinto College District
Raquel Munguia