Xavier Sosa
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs, NM
07.2019 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Midland ISD
Midland, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Lovington Municipal Schools
Lovington, NM
06.2013 - 02.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Education
University of Houston
Houston12.1984
BBA - Marketing
St. Edwards University
Austin, TX05.1974
Skills
- Skills Development
- Motivating Students
- Behavior Modification
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Midland ISD
07.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Lovington Municipal Schools
06.2013 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Occupational Education
University of Houston
BBA - Marketing
St. Edwards University
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