Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the 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.
Skills
Behavior redirection
Student needs assessment
Classroom organization
Lesson plan development and implementation
Classroom management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Teaching and instruction
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Student Progress Reporting
Differentiated Instruction
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Leadership
Team PLayer
Time Management
Experienced with Boom Cards, Powtoon, Emaze, Pear Deck, and various other virtual learning tools.
Work History
01/2019 to Current
Substitute Special Education AideThe Boar's Head – Charlottesville, VA,
Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Tutored students with special needs in all academic areas.
Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
01/2017 to 03/2020
Childcare ProviderYmca Of Greater Seattle – Enumclaw, WA,
Typical duties include feeding, entertaining, changing, and light clean up.
Four children ages ranging from 6 months- 9years.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Managing behaviors and emotions of up to 12 players under 6.
Managing and teaching players the basics of sports, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Coached individual athletes and teams in soccer and baseball games.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Promoted proper stretching, warmups, and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Encouraged everyone to cultivate a strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
01/2014 to 01/2016
Retail AssociateSocerloco – City, STATE,
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
Contributed to design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key products, creating aesthetically pleasing arrangements to attract customer attention.
Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
Education
Expected in 05/2021 to to
Mild/Mod And Mod/Severe Teaching Credentials : Point Loma Nazarene University - San Diego, CA GPA:
Expected in 05/2021 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Teacher Education Point Loma Nazarene Univeristy - San Diego, CA, GPA:
Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Expected in 12/2019 to to
Associate of Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences Grossmont College - El Cajon, CA GPA:
GPA: 3.8
Graduated with 3.8 GPA
Dean's List
Elected Captain of the women's water polo team
President's List
Expected in 2017 to to
High School Diploma: West Hills High School - Santee, CA GPA:
GPA: 3.8
Awarded Silver W
Elected Captain of the women's swim and water polo team
Member and President of Best Buddies
Additional Information
Activities/ Volunteer Work: Intercollegiate water polo Scholar-Athlete, Special Olympics 2017- present, 8 years of group and single-family childcare (Volunteer and Paid), Grossmont College Dean's List, Grossmont College President’s List, Nursery volunteer at church.
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