Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cooking, reading, arts and crafts.
Languages
References
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Sonia Izaguirre

Monte Alto,TX

Summary

Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Dyslexia,504,SPED and Spanish Teacher

La Villa ISD
La Villa , Texas
08.2017 - Current
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

PSJA ISD
Pharr, TX
08.2009 - 08.2017
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Designed assistive technology lesson plans for program staff, providing services to physically and developmentally disabled consumers.

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
Pharr, TX
03.2000 - 08.2008
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

Human Resources Manager

Lopez Trucking
San Juan, TX
06.1993 - 12.2007
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX
08.2009

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

South Texas Community College
Mcallen
12.2007

Skills

  • Faculty Coordination
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
  • Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
  • In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
  • Student Records Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Behavior Modification
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Parent Communication
  • Head Teacher Support
  • Skills Development
  • Competent in Smart Board Technology
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Data Management
  • Motivating Students
  • Classroom Management
  • Job Readiness Training
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Fundraising Documentation
  • Student Support
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Remote Assistance
  • Google Slides
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Classroom Observation
  • Google Applications
  • District Standards
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Special Assignments
  • Parent Relationship Management
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Positive Interactions
  • Active Participation
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Role Model
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Facilitating Coordination
  • Algebra II
  • Collaborative Team Work
  • Developing Social Skills
  • Cultural Awareness

Cooking, reading, arts and crafts.

Enjoy cooking assorted meals and using this to teach students subjects such as math, writting, math and reading while following steps to complete tasks. Will also use this skills to complete crafts.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

Dr Antonio Layton La Villa Early College High School Principal 956-262-4717

Stephanie Ruiz La Villa ISD District Librarian 956-929-8702

Alejos Salazar Jr Superintendent and Principal @ La Villa ISD 956-642-5100

(Now Superintendent @ La Sara ISD)

Timeline

Dyslexia,504,SPED and Spanish Teacher

La Villa ISD
08.2017 - Current

Life Skills Special Education Teacher

PSJA ISD
08.2009 - 08.2017

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
03.2000 - 08.2008

Human Resources Manager

Lopez Trucking
06.1993 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Texas Pan American

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

South Texas Community College

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