Caleb J. Serrano-Sanchez
Centerville
Summary
Professional educator equipped to support and inspire students with multiple disabilities. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, fostering inclusive environments, and addressing individual needs. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving positive educational outcomes and adapting to dynamic classroom conditions. Known for patience, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly and provided constructive feedback, guiding them towards academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall curriculum.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy skills, empowering them to take charge of their own education.
- Provided accommodations for assessments as needed, ensuring equitable testing conditions for all students.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively, maintaining an orderly and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Supported students in developing social skills through group activities and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Continuously monitored student progress toward IEP goals, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication regarding student performance and growth.
- Boosted reading proficiency levels through personalized instruction and targeted interventions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Coordinated with support staff such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and counselors to provide comprehensive services for students with multiple disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Autism Team Lead
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delegating tasks and responsibilities.
- Planning and collaborating with the Special Education Department on extracurricular activities.
- Listening to and addressing Autism team concerns, forwarding them to the school assistant principal and principal.
- Addressing any conflicts within the team that may arise.
- Increasing team motivation and sharing positive feedback and praise.
- Circulating information and updates within the team.
- Holding team meetings and communicating Autism updates.
Teacher of Students with Autism
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Develops individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
- Instructs students in all areas specified by the IEP.
- Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques, i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture group, etc., to present instructional content to the students.
- Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction.
- Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement of learning, continues assessment of level of functioning, and continues feedback to student for all learning activities.
- Develop and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- To support a partnership among the schools, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement.
- To build families’ capacity for becoming involved in improving their child’s academic achievement.
- To encourage families to be actively involved on their child’s education at school and to be full partners in their child’s education.
- To explain parental choice and ensure families have information to make well-informed decisions for their children.
Autism Teacher Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools, Covington-Harper Elementary School
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Works with individual and small groups at the direction of the teacher.
- Assists with maintain of attendance and cumulative records.
- Prepares instructional materials.
- Assists with the classroom management plan.
- Checks student’s work, including objective test materials.
Lab Monitor
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Reformatted Computers (OS systems) according to GMU computer policies.
- Used problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues.
- Performed upgrades and installed updates.
- Verified the School of Arts database to ensure computer’s information accuracy.
- Used customer-service skills to assist students and professors.
Education
Post Masters Degree Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2026
Master of Arts in Teaching | MAT Degree - Special Education – General Curriculum
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management - undefined
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2021
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Build Relationships with students, parents, and coworkers
- Native Spanish speaker and professional English proficiency
- Computer proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Familiarize with database Management using MS Access and SQL
- Social skills development
- Classroom organization
- Data collection and analysis
- Lesson differentiation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional support
Certification
- Handle with Care
- School health response
- CPR
- How to Manage a Class with Autism/ID
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Autism Team Lead
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher of Students with Autism
Prince William County Public Schools, Sinclair Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Autism Teacher Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools, Covington-Harper Elementary School
10.2020 - 06.2021
Lab Monitor
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
08.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management - undefined
George Mason University
Post Masters Degree Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts in Teaching | MAT Degree - Special Education – General Curriculum
Liberty University
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