Rocio Bautz
Verona
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengths include effective communication, behavioral management techniques, and developing interactive educational materials. Improved academic performance and social integration for students through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with parents and professionals. Skilled at addressing each student's unique needs, and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pittsburgh Public School: Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh
05.2013 - Current
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Transition Counselor / Special Education
SW Goodwill
Pittsburgh
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with teachers to assess individual student needs and create appropriate accommodations for those needs.
- Provided counseling services to help students identify strengths, interests, abilities and challenges related to transitioning.
- Implemented strategies that promoted self-advocacy skills among the students.
- Educated staff members on best practices when working with individuals transitioning out of high school.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, and other professionals to discuss student transitions.
- Sought out quality jobs for individuals and matched with employers for successful employment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education/ Reading Specialist
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2013
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Job readiness training
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pittsburgh Public School: Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
05.2013 - Current
Transition Counselor / Special Education
SW Goodwill
05.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education/ Reading Specialist
Broward College
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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