Dedicated educator with over thirteen years of experience in the area special education. Provides individualized lesson plans to accommodate multiple intelligence and diverse needs of learners. Talented for designing and implementing activities that are creative and exciting to get students learning and moving. Active Team member; dedicated to increasing student achievement and fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Student and parent relations
Evaluation procedures
Progress monitoring skills
Cultural Awareness
First Aid/CPR
SEIS Proficient
Extensive behavior training
Work History
01/2023 to 04/2023
After School Adapted Physical-Activity Programs Falcon School District 49 – Peyton, CO,
Physical activity program developed for Children with and without disabilities.
Offered to Individuals ages 3 through 21.
Developed individual and group adapted physical education lessons designed to improve participation, fundamental gross motor skills and social interaction.
Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' needs.
Communicated with parents regarding student assessment results, drafted goals and objectives, and progress.
Ten-week session, with group and individual sessions twice weekly.
07/2022 to 05/2023
Adapted Physical Education Fieldwork New Story Schools – , VA,
Over 150 hours of assistance with adapted physical education activities. Planned and executed lessons. Assisted with the management of individual, small, and large group adapted physical education sessions.
06/2022 to 08/2022
Adapted Physical Education State Of Montana – Broadus, MT,
Adapted instructional techniques to age and skill levels of students.
Identified and participated in a variety of different activities with students to enhance muscle development.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
09/2009 to Current
Early Childhood Special Education TeacherLos Angeles County Office Of Education – City, STATE,
Master Teacher to credential applicants completing Early Childhood Special Education credential.
Early Childhood Special Education Itinerant Teacher. Twenty students on caseload as case manager, 6 schools and one paraeducator at each site.
Early Childhood Special Day Class Teacher, responsible for management of 15 students with Individualized Educational Programs, three assistants, and individual DIS services that include Behavior Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-language Therapy.
Early Childhood Blended Class Teacher, co-taught with Child Development Instructor. Responsible for 15 students, 10 with Individualized Educational Programs, one assistant and individual DIS services that include Behavior Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-language Therapy.
Harbor Regional Center district liaison, responsible for meeting with HRC Service Coordinators and incoming families prior to their transition into Torrance Unified School District.
Administrative Designee for Individualized Educational Program Meetings (i.e., Amendments, Annuals, & Triennials).
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs (i.e., students with intellectual disabilities, autism, speech-language impairment, cochlear implants, unilateral/bilateral hearing loss, orthopedic impairments, and other health impairments).
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.
04/2009 to 06/2009
High School Special Education TeacherCompany Name – City, State,
Life Skills (South High School)
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Worked with students with moderate to severe disabilities to increase life skills.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
09/2004 to 06/2009
ParaeducatorCompany Name – City, State,
Work experience with students that have varying needs (i.e., students with intellectual disabilities, autism, speech-language impairment, cochlear implants, unilateral/bilateral hearing loss, orthopedic impairments, and other health impairments).
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Expected in 05/2023 to to
Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization : Adapted Physical Education California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, GPA:
Expected in 06/2016 to to
Master of Arts: Early Child Special Education California State University, Dominguez Hills - Carson, CA, GPA:
Completed Early Childhood Clear Credential Spring 2013
Expected in 01/2007 to to
Bachelor of Science: Child And Adolescent Development California State University, Fullerton - Fullerton, CA, GPA:
Expected in 06/2005 to to
Associate of Arts: El Camino College - Torrance, CA GPA:
Elected Captain of Softball Team
Awarded Most Valuable Player
Awarded Best Offensive Player
Awarded All Conference 2nd Team Certificate
Expected in 06/2002 to to
High School Diploma: Torrance High School - Torrance, CA GPA:
Elected Captain of Volleyball, Soccer, & Softball Teams
Received Will Boerger Athletic Achievement Scholarship
Awarded Daily Breeze All Area Softball Team
Awarded All Ocean League's Most Outstanding Player
Awarded All-CIF Southern Section Softball 2nd Team
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