Sonia Morales
Eagle Pass,TX
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher from Eagle Pass ISD, adept in Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Management. Expertly developed and managed IEPs, enhancing academic success and personal growth for diverse learners. Fostered collaborative relationships, significantly improving student behavior and educational outcomes through innovative strategies and technologies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Eagle Pass ISD
08.1991 - 05.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Remote Teaching
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Mar2019 - May2022
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to continually refine teaching skills and stay current with educational trends relevant to middle school English education.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging eLearning courses utilizing multimedia tools, enhancing accessibility to training resources for remote employees.
- Employed various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and project-based learning to increase student motivation and participation.
- Promoted professional development for teachers, resulting in improved teaching practices and increased student success rates.
- Enhanced reading comprehension levels by implementing diverse teaching strategies and individualized learning plans.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adjusting instruction based on individual learning styles.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as group activities and project-based learning to reinforce key concepts.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor teaching methods accordingly for increased student achievement.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to language education and teaching methodologies.
- Provided remote support for clients experiencing technical difficulties, resolving issues quickly without requiring an in-person appointment.
- Implemented data-driven assessment tools to track children''s progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Introduced remote access capabilities enabling employees to work from home seamlessly during unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters or pandemics.
- Utilized e-learning platforms to deliver remote instruction when needed while maintaining high levels of student engagement.
- Utilized technology effectively for online course delivery, ensuring seamless transition between face-to-face and remote instruction modalities during the pandemic period.
- Prepared videos for online and remote instruction.
- Evaluated instructional materials for effectiveness, continuously updating content for maximum relevance to current standards and practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Bilingual
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX05.1991
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Eagle Pass ISD
08.1991 - 05.2024
Remote Teaching
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Mar2019 - May2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Bilingual
Sul Ross State University
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