Maria Pineda #946540
Downey,CA
Summary
Dynamic Education Specialist with expertise in leadership development and enhancing student interaction. Proven success in creating individualized education plans and analyzing performance data to drive academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Nathaniel Narbonne High School
Harbor City, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Full Inclusion/Resource Specialist-Collaborated with educators to create individualized education plans for 24 students that align with specific student requirements and academic benchmarks in Algebra 2.
- Special Day Class- Identified trends in student performance data and recommended specific interventions to enhance academic outcomes in Geometry.
- Resource Specialist- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to address and accommodate diverse learning needs of 28 students.
Education Specialist
Walnut Park Middle School-STEM Academy
Walnut Park, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Special Day Class Teacher- Taught 6-8 double roster class in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
- Developed individualized education plans aligning with student needs and academic standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty on effective teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and recommend targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support students with diverse learning requirements.
Education Specialist
Augustus Hawkins High School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Full Inclusion/Resource Specialist- Developed 28 individualized education plans aligning with student needs and academic standards.
- Implemented school-wide initiatives promoting positive behavior and academic achievement among students.
- Mentored new educators in curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Multilingual Multicultural Special Education
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Learning
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Skills
- Leadership development
- Enhancing student interaction
- Digital learning tools
- Digital teaching methods
languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Education Specialist
Nathaniel Narbonne High School
08.2018 - Current
Education Specialist
Walnut Park Middle School-STEM Academy
08.2016 - 06.2018
Education Specialist
Augustus Hawkins High School
09.2012 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Multilingual Multicultural Special Education
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Learning
California State University, Los Angeles