Siomara Torres Sepulveda
Apopka,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused building students' strengths, confidence, and on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IND ESE Teacher
Denn John Middle School
Kissimmee, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction for ESE students.
- Created lesson plans that were aligned with state standards.
- Incorporated technology into lessons whenever possible to engage students in learning.
- Employed positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with ESE students.
- Attended Individual Education Plan meetings as necessary.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Severe Education Paraprofessional
Lake Silver Elementary School
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Special Education Teacher /Autism Support Worker
Department Of Education
Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Special Education Teacher - ESE, Autism Certification And Elementary Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR05.2012
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Skills Development
- Motivating Students
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Role Model
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent Communications
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Data Management
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Florida
- Certificate for Severe Education Paraprofessional, Florida
- Licenses for Technical Respiratory Care
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IND ESE Teacher
Denn John Middle School
09.2021 - Current
Severe Education Paraprofessional
Lake Silver Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2020
Special Education Teacher /Autism Support Worker
Department Of Education
08.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Special Education Teacher - ESE, Autism Certification And Elementary Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Florida
- Certificate for Severe Education Paraprofessional, Florida
- Licenses for Technical Respiratory Care
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