Yessica Salinas
Edinburg
Summary
Qualified case manager with a solid background in managing special education cases at the school campus level. Adept at developing and implementing individualized education plans and providing support to not only students with diverse needs
but also teachers whose students make up my caseload. Demonstrated proficiency in collaboration and effective communication with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Case Manager
Mission CISD
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated 5 special education staff through classroom observation, feedback, and recommendations.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using a family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for numerous students.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of the school district.
- Used SuccessEd and Excel to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans designed to reduce disruptive behaviors while promoting positive learning experiences for all students.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet the educational and transitional needs of students.
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews for all assigned students.
- Advocated for the appropriate placement of students within the least restrictive environment possible according to their specific needs.
- Coordinated specialized services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology for eligible students.
- Streamlined the case management process by maintaining accurate documentation and records of student progress.
Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX07-2012
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Special education law
- Progress monitoring
- Student advocacy
- Assessment and evaluation
- Behavior management strategies
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certificate – Texas Department of Education or State Licensing Boards.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Case Manager
Mission CISD
02.2022 - Current
Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.2015 - 02.2022
M.Ed. - Special Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas Pan-American
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