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Sofia Galeano

Yucaipa,CA

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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student-Teacher

RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (Speech- language therapist, Occupational therapist, School Psychologist, and parents) in the development of IEP goals and support students in achieving IEP goals
  • Teacher responsibilities under supervision, including delivering whole group, and small group instruction, facilitating discussions, and provide support to individual students
  • Collaborate with mentors to design lesson plans, create learning activities, and develop assessments aligned with curriculum standards
  • Participate in IEP meetings, parents meetings, workshops, training sessions, faculty meetings, and after-school activities.

Substitute Teacher

YUCAIPA-CALIMESA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Follow lesson plans left by the absent teacher or develop appropriate instructional activities if plans are unavailable, ensuring continuity in learning and addressing curriculum objectives
  • Establish and maintain a positive learning environment conductive to student engagement and success, managing behavior effectively and ensuring a safe classroom atmosphere
  • Provide support and assistance with activities of daily living, behavior management, and academic tasks as necessary for students with special needs, following individualized plans and protocols.

Instructional Aide

CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2017 - 09.2023
  • Under supervision of an assigned administrator or certificated teacher I taught vocational skills through job coaching and led community outings for the adult transition program
  • Collaborate with supervisor in collecting data and development of IEP goals specifically designed to improve academic, social, communication, and life skills
  • Lead in whole-class and small group instruction utilizing task analysis, personalized instruction, and implementation of preferential seating
  • Educate parents in preferred language on implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis principles while providing ongoing support and feedback.

Education

Master of Science, Special Education -

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Teaching Credential, Mild/Moderate -

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Communication -

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Student Engagement
  • Student Advocacy
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Test Administration

Certification

CPR CERTIFIED AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED - AMERICAN RED CROSS, 01/2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student-Teacher

RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2024 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher

YUCAIPA-CALIMESA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2023 - 01.2024

Instructional Aide

CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2017 - 09.2023

Master of Science, Special Education -

California State University San Bernardino

Teaching Credential, Mild/Moderate -

California State University San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts, Communication -

California State University San Bernardino

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