Valentin Tril, Jr.
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Mr. Tril is a strong-minded and community-oriented lead education specialist at Desert Sands Lancaster. With over seven years of experience in education (four of them having been within the Learn4Life Network), he is equipped in fostering relationships with students, staff and communities alike to maximize learning outcomes for all students regardless of their circumstances. Mr. Tril believes that all students are capable of learning and being challenged, regardless of their disability, backgrounds, and/or identities. Committed to providing a safe environment for all students while ensuring all legal responsibilities are met on behalf of the school, Mr. Tril exhibits an exceptional work ethic and does not shy away from sharing his knowledge and talents with his school community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Education Specialist
L4L Desert Sands Charter High School
02.2023 - Current
- As supervising teacher (ST), I am responsible for the high school education of all students on my caseload (24). From the first moment they step on campus, I facilitate their orientation, introduce them to staff members and begin to work on a plan that will work best for the student and their particular needs. This includes building their master agreement with courses the student will need for their specific goals (i.e. graduation, transfer, etc.) as well as helping the student choose a schedule that works for them.
- As IEP case manager, I update student IEPs annually or when they first enroll to make sure that all information is accurate, up to date, and legally defensible within the independent study model. I use data from NWEA, state tests, student work samples and historical academic performance to write an IEP that is not only compliant, but also a unique representation of the student and a clear plan to follow for success.
- As Lead, I collaborate with all staff to ensure the mechanisms of our large special education team are running well. I support teachers with best practices, data tracking development, as well as serving within the Extended Leadership Team, as needed. I work with high profile students and students with high needs.
Education Specialist
L4L Alta Vista Innovation High School
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed students' IEPs by reviewing data, updating present levels, developing goals and recommending services/accommodations
- Developed academic/graduation plans to ensure all students are progressing towards high school graduation
- Developed and implemented interventions for students with lack of progress
- Collaborated with staff to ensure all student needs are met for challenges such as incarceration, pregnancy, and/or mental health.
- Worked with various spreadsheets to ensure all paperwork was compliant and thorough
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Successfully managed to increase ADA during COVID
Resource Specialist Program Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #5
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define individualized student learning goals and educational accommodations/modifications, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to establishing strong communication between parents and school.
- Led activities in collaboration with other educators that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with all departments in support of all students and to establish strong cultures of disability within classroom
Education
Clear Credential - Mild/Moderate SpEd Credential
CTI Induction Program
California05.2023
Mild/Moderate Credential - Special Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2018
Skills
- IDEA Law Knowledge
- SIS Compliance Trained
- Special Education academic assessment (Woodcock Johnson IV, RIASEC Survey, NWEA etc)
- Fluent in IEP Writing/Welligent/SEIS
- Group and individual differentiated instruction
- Fluent in Spanish/Cultural Awareness
- Coordination with IEP Team Service Providers
- Positive Role Model
- Communicative
- Staff Training
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Education Specialist
L4L Desert Sands Charter High School
02.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
L4L Alta Vista Innovation High School
04.2021 - 02.2023
Resource Specialist Program Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #5
08.2018 - 04.2021
Clear Credential - Mild/Moderate SpEd Credential
CTI Induction Program
Mild/Moderate Credential - Special Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University Of California, Berkeley
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