Gabriela Perez
Perris
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Education Specialist with 6 years of experience supporting diverse learners in both general and special education settings. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, collaborating with colleagues, and delivering differentiated instruction that meets students' unique needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Hemet Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
- Teach Mild/Moderate students in ES Geometry and Financial Literacy, and co-teach Geometry.
- Conduct Initial, Triennial, Annual, Interim, Manifestation Determination, and Change of Placement IEP meetings.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students access grade-level standards.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Scaffold instruction based on individualized student needs.
- Administer WIAT-4 assessments using Q-interactive for IEP evaluations.
Substitute Teacher
Val Verde Unified School District
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Fulfilled daily responsibilities of both general and special education teachers.
- Maintained consistent classroom management and instructional routines.
- Ensured student supervision and engagement in both academic and non-academic settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
05-2026
Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate
Riverside County Office of Education
06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chico State University, Chico
12-2013
Skills
- Student engagement
- Common core
- Mathematics instruction
- IEP expertise (BIP, MD's, Change of Placement)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Co-Teacher Experience
- Classroom management
- Positive learning environment
- WIAT-4 assessment via Q-interactive
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year Nominee, Hemet USD (2021–2022)
Certification
- Education Specialist Credential – Mild/Moderate
- Fluent in Spanish
- Q-interactive WIAT-4 administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Specialist
Hemet Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Val Verde Unified School District
03.2017 - 06.2020
Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate
Riverside County Office of Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chico State University, Chico
Master of Arts - Education/Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Honors & Leadership
- Department Chair – Special Education (2022–2023)
- Lead Teacher – Special Education (2021–2022)