John Joseph Aruiza Bacay
Sacramento
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Northern California Preparatory School
Sacramento, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions.
- Monitored behavioral and academic progress, providing timely feedback to students and parents.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and organized learning materials and curriculum in a shared Google Drive for easier access for all staff to support lesson planning and lesson delivery.
Student Teacher Candidate
Leataata Floyd Elementary
Sacramento, California
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Using approved curriculum, taught students with a full inclusion model in several classrooms (second, third and sixth), providing students with different learning disabilities (autism, emotional disturbances, attention deficits, anger issues etc.) accommodations so that they can access the curriculum to the best of their abilities.
- Used skills learned from experience in ABA to implement effective classroom management when disputes arose in the classrooms.
ABA Lead Paraprofessional
Autism Treatment Solutions
Sacramento, California
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with BCBA Program Director and ABA Paraprofessional to provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism.
- Created goals that BCBA director reviewed to be appropriate for client to achieve life skills that promote independence.
- Created materials and stimuli to be used as goals/skills required. These include pictures to practice receptive goals, roleplay scripts to practice social skills and sets of Legos to practice fine motor skills.
- Directed paraprofessionals on how to run therapy so that client can reach their goals, set up monthly meetings with paras and BCBAs to discuss how sessions are going.
- Set up monthly meetings with parents to discuss how therapy is progressing for their child. Discussed their concerns and what goals they want their child to focus on.
ABA Paraprofessional
Autism Treatment Solutions
Sacramento, California
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Working one-on-one with children with autism providing Applied Behavior Analysis treatment created by BCBA credited staff.
- Working with a diverse group of children from kids 3 to 18 and at varying degrees of the autism spectrum.
- Teaching clients basic skills to have clients on the same learning track as normally functioning children.
- Worked in a variety of locations including client's homes, schools and in public areas for outings like Target in Sacramento, Roseville and Vacaville.
- Currently hold a BCAT credential and actively gaining hours to maintain credential.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2026
Teaching Credential - Special Education
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California05-2019
Bachelor’s in history - United States History focus
University of California, Merced
Merced, California05-2013
Skills
- I have Microsoft Office with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Lesson planning
- Proficient in the LMS Schoology
- Research and utilize different technologies in the classroom and share findings with peers
- Develop IEPs and am currently mentoring new teachers on writing IEPs
- Co-teaching experience
- Drama/Improv elective teacher
- Self-taught musician (Guitar, bass guitar, ukulele)
- Supervise NCPS' DnD club
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Northern California Preparatory School
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher Candidate
Leataata Floyd Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
ABA Lead Paraprofessional
Autism Treatment Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2019
ABA Paraprofessional
Autism Treatment Solutions
05.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Educational Technology
California State University, Fullerton
Teaching Credential - Special Education
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor’s in history - United States History focus
University of California, Merced