Dainirys Perez
Collingwood,ON
Summary
At Special Education y CEO, I leveraged my expertise in differentiated instruction and relationship building to significantly enhance the academic and personal growth of students with special needs. By implementing innovative educational strategies and fostering strong collaborations, I achieved marked improvements in student outcomes and classroom integration. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Y CEO
09.2010 - 07.2015
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- 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.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex topics by incorporating interactive technologies and hands-on learning experiences.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Instituto Superior Pedagogico
Cienfuegos, Cuba07.2013
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Data Collection
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Augmentative Communication
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Disability assessment testing
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Instructional Adaptation
- Elementary Education
- Positive Role Model
- Social integration
- Social Skills Training
- Life Skills Instruction
- Student Support
- Emotional Support
- Parent communications
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Visual supports
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Skills Development
- Motor Skills Development
- Team Collaboration
- Sensory Integration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Y CEO
09.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Instituto Superior Pedagogico
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