San Juanita Munguia
Helotes,TX
Summary
I am a compassionate educator with a proven track record in bilingual communication and inclusive classroom practices. I poses expertise in adapting materials for diverse learners and providing social-emotional support, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
I am knowledgeable with a strong background in bilingual special education. Effectively developed individualized education plans and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners. Demonstrate proficiency in classroom management and differentiated instruction techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and learning.
- Adapted instructional materials for bilingual students to improve comprehension.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting strategies as needed for success.
- Fostered strong relationships with families to encourage student engagement and support.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in professional learning communities focused on enhancing educational outcomes for special education students.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students in inclusive settings.
- Coordinated services with speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive support for students'' diverse needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring accessibility and equitable learning opportunities for all.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing effective behavior management strategies tailored to individual students'' needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Improved student mastery of content through differentiated instruction and targeted assessments.
- Empowered students with disabilities to achieve academic success through targeted interventions and specialized supports.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing bilingual teaching strategies in special education settings.
- Supported social-emotional growth of students with disabilities through consistent reinforcement and modeling of appropriate behaviors.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform instructional practices and monitor student progress towards goals.
- Increased student engagement with culturally responsive lesson plans and activities.
- Strengthened communication between school and families by providing bilingual support during parent-teacher conferences and meetings.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored teachers on student progress monitoring and IEP document preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2000
MED in Special Ed - Ed Diagnostician - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2023
Skills
- Social-emotional support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Applied behavior analysis
- Assessment strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Assistive technology
- Inclusive classroom practices
- Transition planning
- Hearing impairment strategies
- Cultural history
- Multisensory learning
- Autism spectrum
- Occupational therapy integration
- Data collection and analysis
- Bilingual communication
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Parent communications
- Positive role model
- Behavior intervention plans
- Small group instruction
Certification
Certificate of Completion - Comprehensive Orthon Gillingham Multisensory Education
Certificate of Continuing Professional Education - ESC Region 20 Texas Reading Academies
Timeline
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Northside Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
MED in Special Ed - Ed Diagnostician - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio