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Emily Sandoval

Cross Junction

Summary


Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in teaching and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. My objective is to obtain a job where I can utilize my current skill set while learning new ones.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
  • Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
  • Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
  • Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
  • Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
  • Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
  • Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
  • Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Special Education Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
  • Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
  • Promoted collaboration among peers by designing group projects that encouraged teamwork, compromise, and shared responsibility for academic success.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
  • Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
  • Fostered critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based learning approaches that stimulated curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
05-2015

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Competent in smartboard technology
  • MS office and Google proficient
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Student records management
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Paraprofessional oversight

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
06.2019 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

McDaniel College
Emily Sandoval