Raymond Lozano

Have taught Adult Basic Education (ABE) I, II, III, GED, High School Diploma, Cyber High, and Transitions courses.

• Support student needs with Computer aided instruction; Reading Horizons, Aztec, Achieve 3,000, Khan Academy, Math Antics, among others
• Accommodate sight impaired students; DaVinci, Merlin, Amigo, and hand held magnifiers.
• Other accommodations for students with mobility issues, hearing impairments, classroom seating arrangements, assignment modifications, among others
• Have taught Lifelong Learning Seminars on jazz, football, and solar system.
• Facilitated E-Learning courses focusing on the human condition.
• Delegate responsibilities to inmate clerks and teaching assistants to improve efficiency.
• Supported inmate students facing learning, social, and mental health challenges.
• Engage in monthly staff meetings to enhance collaboration, PLC's, and subject area collaboration.
• Incorporate feedback from seasoned educators to improve teaching methodologies.
• Boost student confidence through consistent positive reinforcement strategies.

• Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
• Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
• Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
• Worked closely with related service providers; Classroom Teachers, Speech Therapist, School Psychologist, Social Workers, and Unit Staff
• Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
• Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
• Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
• Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
• Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.

I began my teaching career as a Special Day Class Teacher with the Children's Home of Stockton. It was both a Residential and Day Treatment Program for abused and neglected youth ages 12 through 18. There was a Residential Sex Offender program. Teachers worked closely with clinical staff to provide a treatment program that addressed the students' educational, social and emotional needs. In addition to teaching the core academic subjects, I also taught music. Over the course of 8 years, what started as a 7 member trumpet class, eventually became the school's Marching Band program during my last 4 years with the Children's Home of Stockton. The Marching Band included 65 of the school's 100 student population. The Marching band included a full brass choir of horns, a Drum and Bell line, an Identification Unit, Tall flags, a Majorette, and a Drum Major. The Band performed for community events, in local parades, and Band Reviews. 99% of the students had no prior music or marching experience.

• Taught to a diverse population of students.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
• Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
• Delegated tasks to teacher assistant.
• Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
• Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
• Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
• Provided instruction to special needs students.
• Observed and assessed student performance, keeping thorough records of progress.
• Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths in order to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
• Contributed thoughts and ideas at monthly staff meetings.
• Developed IEP's based on each student's assessments and prior IEP's, academic and behavioral histories.
• Interacted with students and promoted good behavior through positive reinforcement methods.