Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
EXAMINATIONS
Timeline
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Adriana Rios

San Bernardino

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Special Education educator with nearly a decade of experience supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities across middle and high school settings. Currently completing a credential in Extensive Support Needs, I am committed to creating structured, inclusive, and equitable learning environments that prioritize student dignity, independence, and real-world readiness. My practice is grounded in Critical Social Justice (CSJ), emphasizing culturally responsive teaching and high expectations for all learners.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher – Special Education (Extensive Support Needs)

San Gorgonio High School
San Bernardino, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Plan and implement structured, standards-aligned lessons
  • Deliver individualized and small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals
  • Apply behavior strategies and routines to support engagement

Educational Assistant III – Severe Impairments

San Bernardino Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.2016 - 05.2025
  • Implemented IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Provided one-on-one and small group support
  • Supported communication, social, and life skills

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
07-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Valley High School
San Bernardino, CA
06-2009

Skills

  • IEP Implementation
  • Behavior Intervention
  • Classroom Management
  • Data Collection
  • Functional Life Skills
  • Collaboration
  • TeachTown
  • Google Classroom
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Office
  • ELPAC
  • CAASPP

Certification

Education Specialist Preliminary Credential (Extensive Support Needs), August 2026

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
Spanish (Read, Write, Speak)

EXAMINATIONS

  • CSET – Completed
  • CalTPA Cycles 1 & 2 – Completed

Timeline

Student Teacher – Special Education (Extensive Support Needs)

San Gorgonio High School
08.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant III – Severe Impairments

San Bernardino Unified School District
08.2016 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Education

Claremont Graduate University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Cal State San Bernardino

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

San Bernardino Valley College

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Valley High School
Adriana Rios