Serena Brito
Special Education Teacher
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Compassionate and driven Student Teacher well-versed in State Board of Education curriculum requirements. Adept at developing effective lesson plans, maintaining positive relationships with parents and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges. Communicates complex information in effective formats.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Indio, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for fourth grade general education classes to increase student interest and participation.
Special Education Student Teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Palm Desert, California
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for second and third grade special education/resource classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Leafwing Center
Palm Desert, California
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and functioning of upper extremities.
- Provided balanced developmental and academic curricula for students, nurturing personal progress in treatment areas.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club Of Cathedral City
Cathedral City, CA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Volunteer
LifeMoves
Redwood City, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
Volunteer
Bok Ranch
Portola Valley, CA
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted in equestrian facility for children and adults with disabilities,
Volunteer
Hopkins Manor
Redwood City, CA
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assist elderly in fun activities and during meal time.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXBachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2022
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis High School
Mountain View, CA05.2016
Skills
- Individualized support
- Notetaking
- Modern teaching methods
- Behavioral modeling
- Special education
- Parent and caregiver rapport
- Youth behavior management
- Documentation skills
- Crisis Management
- Behavior observation
- Data Collection
- Activity Planning
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's List: 2019-2022
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member: 2020-Present
Certification
Teaching Certification Expected April 2022
Interests
Music, Traveling, Horseback Riding
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancementCompany CultureQuote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Timeline
Student Teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Student Teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
11.2021 - 01.2022
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Leafwing Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club Of Cathedral City
09.2018 - 08.2019
Volunteer
LifeMoves
01.2015 - 01.2016
Volunteer
Hopkins Manor
10.2013 - 01.2014
Volunteer
Bok Ranch
05.2012 - 09.2014
No Degree - Elementary Education
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis High School
Teaching Certification Expected April 2022
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