Veronica Ruiz
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District
Lompoc, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lompoc Unified School District
Lompoc, CA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Education
Masters - Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA10-2024
Teaching Credential - Special Education Mild/Mod
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA10-2024
Bachelors - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2022
Associates - Liberal Arts Math & Science
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Olive Grove Charter School
Lompoc, CA06-2018
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Job readiness training
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Certification
- CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Technology Knowledge
- Canvas
- Google Drive, Docs, Email, Slides
- Outlook/Microsoft
- Aeries
- Q
- TeachTown
- News 2 You
- SIRAS
- And More!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2023
Masters - Education
Alliant International University
Teaching Credential - Special Education Mild/Mod
Alliant International University
Bachelors - Psychology
Capella University
Associates - Liberal Arts Math & Science
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Olive Grove Charter School
- CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
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