Stephanie Vela
El Paso,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented and dedicated, driven to become a dynamic and engaging Special Education teacher within the public school system of El Paso, Texas. Strength lies in motivating students through positive encouragement and interactive classroom instruction. Closely observe student progress to reinforce concepts and help cultivate strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. With a positive attitude and patience, well-equipped to teach children with special needs. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with the challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict and works collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Teacher
EPISD Bobby Joe Hill Pre K-8
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and managed Individual Education Plans for students to include learning objectives and educational strategies. In addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs. (progress monitoring,observations, formative)
- Created, developed lesson plans with differentiated instruction to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Completed student progress reports to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues. (Staffings, ARDs, Parent teacher conference)
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS).
- Developed and Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance. (praise, reward system)
- Collaborated with other educators in PLCs to develop instructional strategies and supports for students with IEPs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Long Term Substitute
El Paso Independent School District
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Create, plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans with instructional material that facilitate active learning
- Develop schemas of lesson plans and tests
- Use technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Provide feedback on work
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Update all records accurately required by laws, district policies and school regulations
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Observes and evaluates students' performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignment
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Shelby and Friends
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Create and assign interactive lesson plans for early learning skills
- Respond to behavioral issues and implement behavioral redirection when appropriate
- Provide one-on-one time with students needing help with understanding lesson plans
- Keep track of learning progress through evaluation reports which were developed and communicated to parents
Flying Colors Learning Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Create and assign interactive lesson plans for early learning skills
- Respond to behavioral issues and implement behavioral redirection when appropriate
- Provide one-on-one time with students needing help with understanding lesson plans
- Keep track of learning progress through evaluation reports which were developed and communicated to parents
Education
Associate of Arts - Teaching, Early Education
El Paso Community College
12.2021
EC-12 Special Education, All Levels of Education
University of Texas at El Paso
05.2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Classroom organization skills
- Effective task management
- Inspiring student engagement
- IEP coordination and implementation
- Active listening
- Differentiated instruction
Languages
English
Spanish
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Timeline
Resident Teacher
EPISD Bobby Joe Hill Pre K-8
07.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute
El Paso Independent School District
04.2022 - 06.2024
Shelby and Friends
06.2018 - 10.2018
Flying Colors Learning Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
EC-12 Special Education, All Levels of Education
University of Texas at El Paso
Associate of Arts - Teaching, Early Education
El Paso Community College
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