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Sharon Salazar

Oak Point,Texas

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Received Teacher of the year award for 2019-2020.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Inclusion Teacher/Team Leader

Dallas ISD
Dallas , Texas
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.

Swim Instructor/Supervisor

City Of Plano Parks And Recreation/ Oak Point Cent
Plano, Texas
05.2010 - 10.2020
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Emphasized safe working conditions and practices.
  • Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student skills.
  • Monitored student progress through skills test to optimize progress.

Teacher's Assistant

Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.

Teacher's Assistant

Plano Independent School District - Pearson
Plano, Texas
12.2005 - 07.2013
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies With EC-6th Cert.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2015

Associate of Arts - Teaching

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
08.2015

Associate of Arts -

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
12.2005

Skills

  • Use Easy IEP to write Individual Education Plan For students with learning disability
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
  • Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
  • Parent Relationship Management
  • Reading Comprehension

Accomplishments

  • Special Education Department chairperson for 5 years.
  • 2019-2020 Teacher Of The Year Award.
  • Coach girls Basketball team At PLA@Highland Meadows Elementary.
  • Medal with two gold one silver and one bronze in the 2017 Winter Games of Texas State Competition.

Certification

Board Certified in EC- 6th grade

Board Certified in Special Education EC-12th grade

Board Certified in ESL Certifications


Timeline

Special Education Inclusion Teacher/Team Leader

Dallas ISD
08.2016 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Frisco Independent School District
08.2013 - 08.2015

Swim Instructor/Supervisor

City Of Plano Parks And Recreation/ Oak Point Cent
05.2010 - 10.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Plano Independent School District - Pearson
12.2005 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies With EC-6th Cert.

Texas Tech University

Associate of Arts - Teaching

Collin County Community College District

Associate of Arts -

Collin County Community College District

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