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Ross Ann Capalit

Ross Ann Capalit

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Dynamic ESE Teacher with a proven track record at the School District of Manatee County, adept at individualized instruction and IEP compliance. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students, I effectively implemented differentiated strategies to enhance learning outcomes, creating a safe and engaging classroom environment that promotes student success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VE Teacher

Southeast High | School District of Manatee County
Bradenton, Florida
08.2022 - Current
  • Engaged in ongoing reflection on teaching practices in order to improve effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to reach all learners at their own level.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided appropriate feedback and consequences when needed.
  • Encouraged social development by facilitating activities that promote collaboration among peers.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Created lesson plans that were aligned with state standards.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Employed positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students in the classroom.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction for ESE students.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with ESE students.

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Department Of Education
Butuan, Philippines
12.2010 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Initiated and conducted trainings on Disability Sensitivity, Legal Framework of Special Education, Deaf Awareness, and Sign Language to Parents, Teachers, and various Stakeholders (Private and Government Agencies)

Education

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation -

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
07-2018

Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education

University of The Visayas
Cebu City, Philippines
05-2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mindanao State University
Marawi City, Philippines
04-1998

Skills

  • Individualized instruction
  • IEP compliance
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavior assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety monitoring
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Motivating students
  • Student records management
  • MS office proficient
  • Competent in smartboard technology
  • Unique Learning System (ULS)
  • Positive role model
  • American Sign Language
  • Filipino Sign Language
  • Video making and editing

Affiliations

  • Exchange Teacher | Grade PK-12 | DOE No. 6004001044

Accomplishments

  • International Teaching Service Ruby Award | Leonard's Palazzo, Great Neck, New York | July 1, 2024
  • Awarded a Certificate of Research Presentation by the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc. (AFTEA) during the 4th International Research and Education Conference (IREC) | Leonard's Palazzo, Great Neck, New York | July 1, 2024
  • Written and published an Action Research entitled, "The Effects of Deaf Entrepreneurship Program (DEP) on the Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) of Selected ANHS Deaf Students" | Published by International Journal of Research Publications (IJRP.ORG)
  • Outstanding Secondary Special Education Teacher, District and Regional Levels | Butuan City and Caraga Region, Philippines | December 2019
  • Recipient of Australia Awards Scholarship and studied at Swinburne University | Melbourne, Australia | January 2017 to July 2018
  • Magna Cum Laude, BS Psychology | Mindanao State University | Marawi City, Philippines | April 1998

Certification

  • Danger Zone | March 4, 2025 | 0.125 Credit
  • QR Code: Safe Scanning | March 4, 2025 | 0.125 Credit
  • Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens | August 16, 2024
  • Ethics and Code of Conduct Introduction | August 16, 2024
  • Mandated Reporter | August 16, 2024
  • Perspective with Quiz: Sexual Harassment | August 16, 2024
  • Generative AI: Intelligent and Dangerous? | August 16, 2024 | 0.25 Credit
  • Harm Prevention and Threat MAnagement Awareness | August 16, 2024 | 0.25 Credit
  • Confession of a ChatGPT Novice | August 16, 2024 | 0.125 Credit
  • 2024 PL Conference: Tiered Literacy Instruction through Lexia for Secondary Reading | July 30, 2024 | 1.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Using Ellevation for Lesson Planning | July 30-31, 2024 | 4.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Game On Nation, We See Something in You | July 30, 2024 | 1.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Cultivating Communities of High Academic Achievement | July 30, 2024 | 1.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Dual Language - Best Practices for DL Teachers | July 30, 2024 | 6.0 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: What Happened to You - Identifying Behavioral Interventions Through Neuroscience | July 30, 2024 | 1.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Data Collection and the ESE Student | July 30, 2024 | 1.5 Credits
  • 2024 PL Conference: Bilingual Dictionary Use, Glossaries and Classroom Labels | 1.5 Credits
  • Active Assailant Response Training 2024-2025 | August 29, 2024 | 0.25 Credit
  • Alyssa's Alert Training 2024-2025 | August 29, 2024 | 0.25 Credit
  • Annual PDP | June 24, 2024 | 15 Credits
  • ESOL Methods of Teaching | May 20, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 60 Credits
  • Perspectives with Quiz: Sexual Harassment | April 26, 2024 | 0.25 Credit
  • Matrix Training | February 29, 2024 | 6.0 Credits
  • Understanding URLs | February 1, 2024 | 0.125 Credit
  • Social Engineering Two-Factor Authentication Access Demonstration | February 1, 2024 | 0.125 Credit
  • Protecting Privacy Under FERPA | February 1, 2024 | 0.125 Credit
  • Micro-module: Introduction to Ransomware | February 1, 2024 | 0.125 Credit
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid | January 8, 2024 | 6.0 Credits
  • Using ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs Scores to Drive Instruction | November 1-5, 2024 | 2.0 Credits
  • 1, 2, 3's of IEP's | October 17, 2023 | 6.0 Credits
  • Ethics and Code of Conduct: Introduction | September 16, 2023 | 0.25 Credits
  • Mandated Reported | September 15, 2023 | 0.5 Credits
  • Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens | September 12, 2023 | 0.5 Credit
  • Access Points BEST/Curriculum Maps/Scope and Sequence | August 3, 2023 | 3.0 Credits
  • Alyssa's Alert Training 2023-2024 | September 29, 2023 | 0.25 Credits
  • Block Planning for Multi-grade Level Classrooms | July 26, 2023 | 1.0 Credit
  • Smarter, Not Harder: Everyday Tech Tools for Supporting Reading and Writing | July 25, 2023 | 1.0 Credit
  • ESE Summer Institute Keynote Session | July 24, 2023 to July 26, 2023 | 7.0 Credits
  • Engaging Instruction | May 31, 2023 | 3.0 Credits
  • Annual PDP | May 30, 2023 | 15 Credits
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid | May 23, 2023 | 6.0 Credits
  • 22-23 Security Awareness Training | March 28, 2023 | 0.3 Credit
  • Spanish for Educators | February 27, 2023 to April 12, 2023 | 25 Credits
  • SafeSchools: General Ethics in the Workplace 2022-2023 | January 31, 2023 | 0.19 Credit
  • SafeSchools: Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting 2022-2023 | January 31, 2023 | 0.19 Credit
  • Safeschools: Bloodborne Pathogens 2022-2023 | January 31, 2023 | 0.19 Credit
  • Engaging Instruction | January 9, 2023 | 3.0 Credits
  • Administering the Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA) | October 19, 2022 | 6.0 Credits
  • Active Assailant Response Training 2022-2023 | September 26, 2022 | 0.15 Credit
  • Alyssa's Alert Training 22-23 | September 26, 2022 | 0.07 Credit
  • Out of Cafeteria Meal Training | September 1, 2022 | 1.0 Credit

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VE Teacher

Southeast High | School District of Manatee County
08.2022 - Current

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Department Of Education
12.2010 - 07.2022

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation -

Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education

University of The Visayas

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mindanao State University
Ross Ann Capalit