MTSS Coordinator III

• May 2023 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Oct 2022 - May 2023

Clinical Supervisor- Initial Licensure

• Oct 2022 - Present

Acts as an advisor, observer, assessor of teacher candidates throughout the demonstration teaching experience. Acts as an advisor, observer, assessor of teacher candidates throughout the demonstration teaching experience.

Lead Teacher

• Aug 2018 - May 2022

Transformational Leader Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet the requirements and needs of different learners. Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods. Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students. Strategize and deliver daily student instruction of appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada State Standards. Created and sustained an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports the City of Las Vegas' strategic plan goals. Utilized data to guide student achievement. Cultivated program policies and procedures to create standards of quality for learning and safety. Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students. Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques. Preserved detailed records of attendance, test scores, and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues. Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth. Evaluated and analyzed attendance data to solve attendance issues and improve outcomes. Engaging in ongoing professional development in alignment with job duties. Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed inventories to support the educational curriculum. Analyzed instructor, student, and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations. Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials. Directed day-to-day operations of the education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance. Show less

Case Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers. Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on therapist advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs. Managed caseload of 40 adults in addiction recovery to provide comprehensive, community-based care. Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from after recovery to home. Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients. Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results. Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards. Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of adults. Managed support services and fostered communication among therapists, and patients. Facilitated four adult rehabilitation groups of 30 adults per week with topics focusing on addiction recovery, coping techniques, and relapse prevention. Show less

Mental Health Therapist Intern

• 2017 - 2018

Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth. Documented therapeutic goals and client progress. Completed 750-hour internship working with individuals with mental health diagnoses. Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans. Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach. Counseled up to 5 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety. Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families. Worked with clinical psychologist to review patient progress and update treatment plans. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Show less

Bilingual/Special Education Teacher

• May 2008 - Apr 2017

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. Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs. Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior. Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule. Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities. Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas. Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments. Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement. Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students. Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills. Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups. Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Show less