Ruben J. Palacios
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher/Assistant Golf Coach focused on supporting students with individual needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Experience holding daily golf practice, transportation to local and out of town golf tournaments, and keeping inventory of supplies and finances. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Assistant Golf Coach
Clark High School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
- Contributed to a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
San Antonio ISD
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
Adult Care Provider
Edinburg Adult Day Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to staff to enhance staff development
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries, including flight, car service and restaurant reservations
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter
Education
Edinburg High School
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
Teacher's Certificate - Education
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2023
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Social and group settings
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Experienced with various education technology models including virtual teaching
- Student Supervision
- Assistant Golf Coach (Clark High School)
Certification
Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Assistant Golf Coach
Clark High School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
San Antonio ISD
12.2019 - 06.2021
Adult Care Provider
Edinburg Adult Day Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
Edinburg High School
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
Teacher's Certificate - Education
University of Texas San Antonio
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