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Vanessa Acurio

NORTH MIAMI

Summary

Versatile and dedicated ESE teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Scheer Management Group
01.2005 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.

Director Assistant

Children's Paradise Learning Center
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.

ESE Teacher

Holy Cross Lutheran Christian Day School
06.2015 - 11.2018
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
  • Improved student understanding of ESE concepts by implementing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual needs.
  • Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
  • Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
  • Implemented research-based interventions to address skill deficits in reading, math, and other academic subjects.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.

Tutoring

ABBA Foster Tutoring
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated with other student learning assistants to share best practices, improving overall tutoring effectiveness.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, adapting tutoring techniques as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Offered after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students needing individualized assistance.
  • Supported students'' academic growth by offering homework assistance and tutoring when needed.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting tutoring strategies as necessary for optimal results.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing personalized tutoring strategies tailored to individual learning styles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education K-12

MDCC
Miami, FL
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Liceo Naval Almirante Guise
Lima, Peru
12.1999

Skills

  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Multisensory Teaching
  • Co-teaching Strategies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent communications
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Child Development

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director Assistant

Children's Paradise Learning Center
03.2022 - 06.2024

ESE Teacher

Holy Cross Lutheran Christian Day School
06.2015 - 11.2018

Tutoring

ABBA Foster Tutoring
02.2013 - 01.2015

Manager

Scheer Management Group
01.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education K-12

MDCC

High School Diploma -

Liceo Naval Almirante Guise

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