Zulma Inez Colon
Spring Hill,FL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher- ASD Unit
Pasco School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developing, planning, and implementing an instructional program for students with ASD, often in the unit.
• Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life experiences into lesson plans.
• Designed individualized education plans to encourage student growth based on their learning abilities and needs.
• Collaborated with the special education team and administration to provide personalized support and services to students.
• Conducted assessments and evaluations to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as necessary.
• Developed an Individualized Education Program to accommodate students' needs and educational goals.
• Communicated with parents, staff, and administrators to facilitate the student's progress and support throughout their education.
• Participated in all district training and adhered to district standards as required. - Assess students weekly to monitor learning progress.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pre K-VPK
Mitty P. Locke Learning Academic
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervise and support students before, during, and after school as directed.
- Create a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment that meets diverse student needs.
- Promote high expectations for all students by emphasizing the importance of education and recognizing their growth potential.
- Deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that align with federal and state standards, promoting school readiness skills in indoor and outdoor settings.
- Supervise student behavior through positive supports and enforce disciplinary policies effectively.
- Ensure adherence to rules and the student code of conduct to uphold the safety and security of all members of the school community.
- Complete screenings and assessments, including attendance, as required by federal, state, and district requirements.
- Provide a fun and safe learning environment.
- Ensure open communication with parents through email, text messages, phone calls, FaceTime, Teams, conferences, home notes, or in person.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Participate in required certifications, professional development workshops, and stay updated on educational trends, laws, regulations, and statutes.
ESE Pre-K Teacher
Mirtle P. Lock Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Develop lessons and skill-building activities for Pre-K students in language arts, math, social studies, and science under the Teaching Strategies Curriculum.
- Monitor student progress toward achieving IEP goals and developmentally appropriate skills.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to preschool children's physical, social, and emotional development.
- Plan and assist with the timely transition of students from Part C to Part B of IDEA to natural environments, when appropriate, and to appropriate placements in kindergarten.
- Complete all reporting requirements mandated by the district, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e., assessments, IEP, progress reports, and report cards).
- Knowledge of various academic and behavioral interventions to address student needs.
Pre K Teacher
Mid Florida Head Start
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Develop lessons and skill-building activities for Pre-K students in language arts, math, social studies, and science under the Teaching Strategies Curriculum.
- Created content engaging and accessible for diverse learners with special needs (e.g., autism spectrum, ADHD) and general-population students.
- Encourage students to learn through play and exploration.
- Support effective classroom control by resolving behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Works closely with administration, staff, and other teachers.
- Organized social and academic meetings twice a year, providing student progress updates.
- Ensured care complied with school rules, regulations, and standards.
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms.
- Maintain accurate student documentation.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Paraprofessional Educator
Catapult Academic- Hernando County School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student activities and adhering to school safety protocols at all times.
- ·Recognized the needs of special education students with one-on-one intervention, alternative testing, and group assistance.
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students.
- Maintain daily educational communication with parents, staff, administration, and teachers.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA11-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Business Administration
Ashford University 08-2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY08-1996
Skills
- Florida Department of Education eligibility statement #1311680- June 2027-K-12 Exceptional Student Education
- Subject: Pre-K to Third-Grade Teaching Credential
Certifications:
- VPK Director Credential
- Micro-Credential Certification (Reading- Literacy)
Timeline
ESE Teacher- ASD Unit
Pasco School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pre K-VPK
Mitty P. Locke Learning Academic
08.2023 - 05.2024
ESE Pre-K Teacher
Mirtle P. Lock Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pre K Teacher
Mid Florida Head Start
05.2018 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Catapult Academic- Hernando County School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Business Administration
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Hostos Community College
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