Sandra Aleman
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, behavior intervention plans, and IEP development. Proven ability to build relationships with students and families, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
ECISD
10.2010 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Provided training and support to paraprofessionals on effective classroom management techniques.
- Fostered positive relationships with families, promoting open communication regarding student achievements and challenges.
- Advocated for necessary resources to support diverse learner requirements within the school environment.
- Monitored behavioral interventions, ensuring alignment with established goals for student success and well-being.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05-2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEP's
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Life skills instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certification
- Special Education EC-12, 03/01/2022 - 02/28/2028
- Generalist EC-6, 03/01/2022-02/28/2028
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish EC-12, 03/01/2022-02/28/2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
ECISD
10.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas Pan American