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
Education
California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, Expected in 05/2023 ā āAdapted Physical Education Added Authorization :Adapted Physical Education - GPA:
California State University, Dominguez Hills Carson, CA, Expected in 06/2016 ā āMaster of Arts:Early Child Special Education - GPA:
Completed Early Childhood Clear Credential Spring 2013
California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA, Expected in 01/2007 ā āBachelor of Science:Child And Adolescent Development - GPA:
El Camino CollegeTorrance, CAExpected in 06/2005 ā āAssociate of Arts: - GPA:
Elected Captain of Softball Team
Awarded Most Valuable Player
Awarded Best Offensive Player
Awarded All Conference 2nd Team Certificate
Torrance High SchoolTorrance, CAExpected in 06/2002 ā āHigh School Diploma: - 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
Awarded Iron Lady Award- 9 Varsity Letters
Awarded Outstanding Athletic Achievement
Awarded Girls Soccer Best Offensive Player
Awarded 2002 Scholar Athlete
Awarded Gatorade Will to Win
Awarded 1st Team All-American Honors
Awarded US Marine Corp Athlete
Work History
Falcon School District 49 - After School Adapted Physical-Activity Programs Peyton, CO, 01/2023 - 04/2023
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.
New Story Schools - Adapted Physical Education Fieldwork , VA, 07/2022 - 05/2023
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.
State Of Montana - Adapted Physical Education Broadus, MT, 06/2022 - 08/2022
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.
Los Angeles County Office Of Education - Early Childhood Special Education Teacher City, STATE, 09/2009 - Current
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.
Company Name - High School Special Education Teacher City, State, 04/2009 - 06/2009
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.
Company Name - Paraeducator City, State, 09/2004 - 06/2009
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.
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