Samantha Lopez
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced with creating and implementing IEP's that address diverse student needs. Knowledge of best practices in special education and resource management to ensure optimal student development. Successfully coordinated communication among parents and staff while enhancing student progress through tailored support and innovative teaching strategies. Committed to fostering strong relationships and enhancing student learning experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rodriguez Elementary School
Austin, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Coordinated communication between parents, educators, and support staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into special education programs, improving engagement and learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provided additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2018
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Collaborative teaching
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized education plans
- Assistive technology
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Trained in CPI
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Inclusion strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- De-escalation techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (PK-3)
- Core Subjects with STR (EC-6)
- Special Education (EC-12)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rodriguez Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University