Romalyn Gonzalez
Bakersfield,CA
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. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Greenfield Union School District GFUSD
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Early Childhood Educator
Community Action Partnership Of Kern
03.2016 - 05.2023
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Education
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Alliant International University
Online06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescents, And Family Studies
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA03.2016
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Visual supports
- Behavior Modifications
- IEP development
Certification
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Certified
CPI Certified
First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Greenfield Union School District GFUSD
08.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Community Action Partnership Of Kern
03.2016 - 05.2023
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescents, And Family Studies
California State University - Bakersfield
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