Selina Robles-Garcia
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent SETSS Provider
New York City Department Of Education, New York
New York, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Provide instruction for students based on their Independent Learning Plans (IEP) and learning goals.
- Created and evaluated annual learning goals for each student, according to their Individual Learning Plan (IEP), and psycho-educational testing scores.
SETSS Provider /Literacy Coach
Girls Preparatory Charter School / Bronx Campus
The Bronx, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling [School Level] readers.
- Provided SETSS instructional supports for 7th and 8th grade students, in the areas of mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA).
- Provided "push-in" supports for English as a New Language (ENL) 8th grade students.
- Served as testing proctor for Students with Disabilities (SWD) and provided testing accommodations, such as but not limited to: scribe, reader, and behavior management provider.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Served as Read 180 teacher for 8th grade students assigned to literacy support services.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Special Education Teacher
The Edward R. Byrne Middle School/M.S. 101 (NYCDOE
The Bronx, NY
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom, for 6th and 7th grade self-contained, and 8th grade Integrated Co-teaching services (ICT).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals, for grades 6-8.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities, for grades 6-8.
- Served as testing proctor in specialized testing rooms, for students with disabilities, providing accommodations, such as but not limited to: scribe, reader, and behavior management liason.
Special Education IEP Coordinator
The Bronx Guild High School (NYCDOE)
The Bronx, NY
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Evaluated [Number]-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for [Number] students.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Coordinated regular meetings to review [Type] programs and services and enroll students.
- Composed and finalized Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for the entire school.
- Created and coordinated scheduling for mandatory triennial reviews, reevaluation testing, initial planning conferences, annual reviews, and Educational Planning Conferences (EPC) meetings.
- Trained teachers and staff on NYCDOE SESIS systems.
- Coordinated and maintain scheduled related services for students requiring Speech Language and/or Occupational Therapy supports.
- Administered informal inventories, such as but not limited to: Fountas and Pinnell Reading Level, The Jerry Johns Reading Inventory, and Bader Reading and Language Inventory
Teacher/ Crew Leader for Grades 9-10
The Bronx Guild High School (NYCDOE)
The Bronx, NY
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Provided materials and instructions for bi-lingual students in the classroom.
- Served as testing proctor in the specialized testing room, providing accommodations, such as but not limited to: scribe, dictation, reader, translator, behavior management liaison.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2015
Master of Science - Educational Administration / School Leader
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2015
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2009
Skills
- Community integration
- Progress documentation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- DIBELS knowledge
- Blackboard software
- Test Proctoring
- Special Needs Students
- Standardized Testing
- Student records management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Lesson Planning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Curriculum Development
- Post-secondary education
- Middle school education
- Special education
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Experiential learning
- Secondary education
- Differentiated instruction
- RTI familiarity
- Testing and grading
- Wilson Reading System trained
- Informal Reading Inventory
Spanish
Fluent in both writing and reading
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Independent SETSS Provider
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2018 - Current
SETSS Provider /Literacy Coach
Girls Preparatory Charter School / Bronx Campus
09.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
The Edward R. Byrne Middle School/M.S. 101 (NYCDOE
09.2013 - 06.2016
Special Education IEP Coordinator
The Bronx Guild High School (NYCDOE)
09.2009 - 06.2011
Teacher/ Crew Leader for Grades 9-10
The Bronx Guild High School (NYCDOE)
09.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Mercy College
Master of Science - Educational Administration / School Leader
Mercy College
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Mercy College