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
Frederick County, VA
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
Carroll County, MD
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, MD05-2015
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