Rebecca Machtemes
Plantation,FL
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Broward County Schools-Liberty Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
Rebecca-Personal Training
Self Employed
06.2012 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Head Trainer
YMCA Of South Florida
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
- Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of training department.
- Evaluated training needs to improve training quality.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida Internationl University
Miami, Fl 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ12.2007
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Educational Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Special Education
- Community Organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Florida Temporary Teaching Certification Social Science 6-12
Florida Temporary Teaching Certification ESE K-12
Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Broward County Schools-Liberty Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Head Trainer
YMCA Of South Florida
08.2020 - 01.2022
Rebecca-Personal Training
Self Employed
06.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida Internationl University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
Florida Temporary Teaching Certification Social Science 6-12
Florida Temporary Teaching Certification ESE K-12
Reading Endorsement
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