Elizabeth Vargas Estrada
Vista
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in special education at Vista Unified District, adept at implementing IEPs and fostering emotional support. Skilled in classroom organization and relationship building, I effectively motivated students and enhanced their social skills, ensuring an inclusive environment that promoted academic growth and collaboration with parents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Vista Unified District
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors, facilitating group discussions, and providing one-on-one counseling when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific skill deficits while monitoring progress towards IEP goals.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on supporting students with disabilities, promoting an inclusive school culture.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
Migrant Education Teacher
San Diego County
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, fostering academic growth in all students.
- Served as an advocate for migrant education issues within the school community, raising awareness of resources available to support these students'' unique needs.
- Strengthened communication with parents by providing regular updates on student progress and offering suggestions for at-home support.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Attended community and campus events.
Education
Bachelor’s Sociology Emphasis in Children in Youth - Sociology
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2017
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom organization
- Instructional planning
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- IEP implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent communications
- Behavior intervention plans
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Vista Unified District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Migrant Education Teacher
San Diego County
03.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor’s Sociology Emphasis in Children in Youth - Sociology
Cal State San Marcos
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