Sabrina Viernes
Ventura,CA
Summary
Skilled educator with strong experience in special education. Adaptable towards student needs by providing accommodations and modifications to their overall success. Creates lesson plans based on the diverse population of students that require differentiated instruction. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and students assessments. Works well with service providers, parents, and fellow colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Blue Ridge Academy
Maricopa, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating differentiated instruction within individualized lesson plans.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained open lines of communication to facilitate parent involvement and collaboration in intervention.
- Utilized assistive technologies to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and support services.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher
Carpinteria Unified School District
Carpinteria, CA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction.
- Monitored student progress, reviewed and revised IEPs to meet current student needs as a case manager while following 100% compliance to academic standards.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of students.
Special Day Class Intern Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino, CA
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed individual education plans (IEPS) to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements.
- Used classroom management strategies to teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional challenges.
- Coordinated with various teachers, administration, and assistants from across academic departments in implementing curriculum.
Inclusion Aide
San Marino Unified School District
San Marino, CA
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Arranged classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through small to midsize groups and individualized instruction.
Instructional Aide/Health O.H.
Alhambra Unified School District
Alhambra, CA
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Worked 1:1 with students requiring additional assistance to improve their understanding of course material.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Prepared supplementary materials to accommodate for varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Supported teachers in all areas of day to day classroom management.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Learning
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2014
Skills
- Inclusion Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Assistive Technology
- Individual Education Plans
- SEIS
- SIRAS
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Data management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Blue Ridge Academy
07.2022 - Current
Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher
Carpinteria Unified School District
07.2021 - 06.2022
Special Day Class Intern Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
11.2019 - 06.2021
Inclusion Aide
San Marino Unified School District
01.2019 - 11.2019
Instructional Aide/Health O.H.
Alhambra Unified School District
02.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Learning
California State University - Los Angeles
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Azusa Pacific University