Rita J Barrientos
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Special Education Teacher skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments through the development of compliant IEPs and effective behavior management strategies. Aimed to enhance student engagement by building trusting relationships and facilitating open communication with parents regarding available resources. Proficient in utilizing technology for curriculum development and instruction, ensuring alignment with students' behavioral and cognitive skill development goals. Committed to supporting students with specialized needs while pursuing opportunities for professional growth in educational facilitation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NEISD
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement and maintain the Individualized Education Plan of students in inclusion, resource, and redirection (behavior management) classrooms.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Maintained a focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Schools
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with students virtually to support IEP goals and objectives.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs in the in-person and virtual setting.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Collaborated with general education and related services to optimize student learning.
Early Childhood Teacher
Boerne ISD
Boerne, Texas
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Special Education Teacher
NEISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Crafted IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans to foster students' educational development.
- Collaborated with VI, OT, and PT therapists and Behavior Facilitators to design effective strategies for diverse student needs.
- Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques and modalities to meet students' varying needs, such as multi-sensory, tactile, and whole-body learning, online and technology resources, and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Tailored curriculum to accommodate special-needs students in mono and dual language settings.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
PreK/Headstart Teacher
SAISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Implemented district curriculum focus guides.
- Presented students with instructional strategies that engaged, motivated, and supported students to attain achievement of the standards.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet all student needs.
- Conducted on-going assessment of each student's achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Employed child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created and maintained positive school/home connections by conducting parent conferences, home visits and written or phone communications.
Education
Master of Education Elementary Education - Special Education
Our Lady of The Lake University
2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Our Lady of The Lake University
2006
Skills
- Individual Education Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan implementation
- Classroom technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communications
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies and adaptations
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Certification
EC-4 Generalist, EC-12 Special Education, EC-12 ESL Supplemental
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NEISD
11.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Teacher
Boerne ISD
09.2019 - 02.2020
Special Education Teacher
NEISD
08.2013 - 06.2019
PreK/Headstart Teacher
SAISD
08.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Education Elementary Education - Special Education
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Our Lady of The Lake University
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