RUBEN FLORES
Temecula,CA
Summary
Passionate Individual with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
San Diego County Office Of Education
San Diego, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acting case manager for deaf and hard of hearing students
- Develop Initial IEP to reflect child’s areas of need.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially acceptable options.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Provide progress reports in relation to IEP goal
- Develop and implement daily thematic lesson plans
- Design and implement effective behavior management programs
- Guide students through independent and student-centered projects
- Differentiate lessons to all abilities and learning styles
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Help students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Instructional Assistant
San Diego County Office Of Education
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Responsible for instructional assistance to individuals or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), reinforce and explains teachers’ lectures, instructions for completing assignments or projects, and audio portions of classroom media aids, assists in development of listening and spoken language skills by assisting students with auditory development, speech production as well as understanding and use of spoken and/or written language
- Operates specialized equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students such as specially adapted computers and augmentative communication devices, performs routine examination, troubleshooting and listening checks of hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM systems under supervision of licensed audiologist.
Community Service Supervisor
City of Escondido Community Services
Escondido, CA
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Responsible for planning and implementing program monthly objectives in accordance with City of Escondido policies and procedures
- Communicated positively and effective manner with all participants, school officials, students, parents community members and co-workers
- Organized community events, neighborhood meetings, family nights and other community involvement
- Oversaw team of 8 employees while working collaboratively, as well as created calendar of activities, staff daily schedules, planning activities that followed educational curriculum, and monthly newsletter
- Managed monthly budget to ensure maximized monthly revenue and guarantee that expenses do not exceed allotted amount
- In addition, was point of contact for all Spanish bilingual communication between staff, students and family members in settings of parent-teacher conferences, student behavior reports within program and further instruction with student assignments in ELL courses.
Outside Educational Activities Supervisor
Escondido Union School District
Escondido, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsible for supervising children during lunch and recreational time with emphasis on safety
- Reported incidents relating to specific students discipline, accidents, and injuries for purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
Youth Soccer Coach
Escondido Sports Center
Escondido, CA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed, coordinated and taught soccer curriculum for children in grades K-6
- Focused on basic soccer fundamentals of passing, shooting and dribbling while maintaining control at all times
- Depending on age group, planned comprehensive program that also focused on confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Created excellent environment for players and families to enjoy practices and games.
Publications Technician Specialist
Escondido School District
Escondido, CA
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Responsible for determining supplies, materials, and equipment needed for job order
- Planned and drew layout of job
- Scanned photos, edited and proofread materials
- Created and produces newsletters, brochures, publications, and other informational materials
- Worked alongside team members in order to timely process and execute jobs in accordance with customers requirements and company standards.
Event Coordinator
Kid Ventures
San Diego, CA
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Responsible for overseeing safety of children in facility as well as all rules being met by children while having fun
- In charge of planning and coordinating parties for children in Kid Ventures facility
- Working effectively with team in order to successfully organize daily operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings
Education
Master of Science - Education, Deaf and Hard Hearing
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University of San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA05.2015
Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
San Diego County Office Of Education
11.2020 - Current
Instructional Assistant
San Diego County Office Of Education
09.2017 - 11.2020
Publications Technician Specialist
Escondido School District
05.2015 - 07.2015
Outside Educational Activities Supervisor
Escondido Union School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Youth Soccer Coach
Escondido Sports Center
01.2013 - 12.2016
Event Coordinator
Kid Ventures
01.2012 - 09.2012
Community Service Supervisor
City of Escondido Community Services
08.2010 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Education, Deaf and Hard Hearing
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University of San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Palomar Community College
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