Silvia Arnold
Plano
Summary
Experienced educator with 23 years at Richardson Independent School District, excelling in developing individualized programs and ensuring compliance with federal laws. Skilled in bilingual communication and collaborative teamwork, consistently enhancing student outcomes through innovative strategies and dedicated support in special education settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Sylvia's Tutoring /Tutor Doctor
Plano
01.2015 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Developed engaging learning activities that improved student understanding.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to deepen subject comprehension.
- Tutored Spanish and language arts in reading comprehension and writing.
Teacher
Richardson Independent School District
Richardson
01.2004 - Current
- Totak Language Comunication Teacher (TLC) Special Education / Resource/ Inclusion Teacher LAR/ Language- Reading/ Social Studies / Central Lead-Special Student Services/ Behavior Support
- Translated ARD documents between English and Spanish for effective communication with parents.
- Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies.
- Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities.
- Establish a positive rapport and collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the staff to implement the IEP, intensive interventions, and behavior plan and to monitor student progress.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee to share current instructional strengths and needs and recommend goals, supports and services and translation.
- Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and or small classroom setting/call Parents.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Provide effective behavior support and intervention to ensure one-on one student to ensure demonstrating positive behavior framework fits within a multi-tiered system that allow to find placement program under special education setting.
- Accumulated 23 years of experience in the Special Education Department, focusing on student support.
- Provide executive or senior level administrative support.
- Executed clerical duties, ensuring organization and accuracy in documentation and communications.
AEL Assistant
Grayson College
Current
- Spanish Tutor/ Tutor/ Language Reading Comprehension.
- Collin County Adult Education & Literacy.
Spanish Teacher
Dallas International School
Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at Dallas
12-2019
Associate in Arts -
Dallas Community College
Dallas12-2015
Associate of Arts - English as Second Language
American English Institute of Richland College
Dallas12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
National University of El Salvador
Richardson, El Salvador01-1999
Skills
- Hard working
- Developing students’ needs
- Following law’s requirements
- Assisting teachers
- Assisting staff
- Assisting parents
- Highly motivated
- Self-starter
- Working independently
- Working in a group
- Performing well
- Excelling in environment
Certification
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, 12/16/19
Volunteer Experience
Paraprofessional, RISD, Lake Highlands High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Math, Science, Technology Magnet Elementary School, Greenwood Hills Elementary School, North Junior High School, Richardson High School ESY, JHHS, Heights Elementary School, Richardson, TX
Hobbies and Interests
- Work with children or adults, the one-on-one educational support that you provide can empower them to achieve their full potential.
- Responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments.
- Development more sources to the Hispanic Community/Newcomers, ESL students. Support them as their mentor teacher, give more sources to development new style of learning as a second language.
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Spanish, Full Professional Proficiency
Supported Causes
Passion of Teaching
Timeline
AEL Assistant
Grayson College
Current
Spanish Teacher
Dallas International School
Current
Tutor
Sylvia's Tutoring /Tutor Doctor
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Richardson Independent School District
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at Dallas
Associate in Arts -
Dallas Community College
Associate of Arts - English as Second Language
American English Institute of Richland College
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
National University of El Salvador