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RITA DANIELLE CERJAK

SPED/Resource Teacher
Flagstaff,AZ

Summary

While completing a degree in Education from Northern Arizona University I studied Abroad in Costa Rica, furthering skills in Spanish. Completed all of the required practicum hours and student teaching within the Flagstaff Unified School District. After Graduating was offered the privilege of teaching as a Governess for a High profile family where experience was gained in homeschooling primary age children. Then became a Personal Assistant learning a wide variety of skills and responsibilities. Being dependable, quick-learning and organized has helped with becoming an effective team player. Currently a passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Encouraging students through positive reinforcement and concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education/Resource Teacher

FUSD
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance with quarterly progress reporting, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
  • Facilitated and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in timely manner.
  • Wrote and implemented behavior modification strategies (BIPs), resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Worked collaboratively to write Functional Behavioral Assessments, Track behavioral data such as Elopement and non-compliance. Successfully decreasing behaviors through monitoring and interventions.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs in ELA, MATH and SEL.
  • Administered State Wide and District Assessments with accommodations.

Personal Assistant

LAINIE GIOVALE
1 2015 - 08.2023
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

GOVERNESS

HIGH PROFILE FAMILY
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2014

Skills

Time management

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Interests

Running Marathons/Ultras

Hiking With My Kids

Traveling

Timeline

Special Education/Resource Teacher

FUSD
07.2023 - Current

GOVERNESS

HIGH PROFILE FAMILY
06.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Personal Assistant

LAINIE GIOVALE
1 2015 - 08.2023
RITA DANIELLE CERJAKSPED/Resource Teacher