Roberto Diaz
Crystal City,Texas
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. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Crystal City Independent School District
Crystal City, TX
08.2002 - 05.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
Special Education Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.1992 - 05.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Transition Coordinator
Crystal City Independent School District
Crystal City, TX
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided extensive support to students and helped with acclimation to new settings.
- Educated individuals on available educational materials, videos and online sites.
- Researched and located appropriate services for students with learning disabilities.
- Informed students of post secondary options and considerations.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Education
No Degree - Education Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX 08.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.1987
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Faculty Coordination
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Classroom Management
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Communication
- Motivating Students
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Classroom Observation
- Positive Role Model
- Instructional Techniques
- Facilitating Coordination
- Behavior Redirection
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Positive Learning Environment
- Documenting Progress
- Collaborative Team Work
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Dyslexia Testing
- Dyslexia Instruction (Reading by Design)
- Transition Planning
Timeline
No Degree - Education Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Transition Coordinator
Crystal City Independent School District
08.2011 - 05.2013
Special Education Paraprofessional
Crystal City Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.1992 - 05.2021
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Dyslexia Testing
- Dyslexia Instruction (Reading by Design)
- Transition Planning
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
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