Kristina Delgadillo
VISALIA
Summary
Education Specialist with a deep understanding of curriculum development and instructional techniques. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving educational success through innovative strategies. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting evolving educational needs. Strong skills in student engagement, program evaluation, and educational technology integration. Expert in individualized education plans and fostering team collaboration. Significantly enhanced learning outcomes through innovative instructional strategies, demonstrating exceptional ability in literacy development and educational leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
VUSD-Manuel F. Hernandez
08.2017 - Current
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive professional community within the school.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school and to design comprehensive individualized learning plans
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific areas of need and track progress toward achieving individual goals.
- Led professional development workshops on special education topics for fellow educators, increasing their understanding of best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students' needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress for improved outcomes, including administering standardized assessments
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provide explicit and systematic literacy instruction
Teacher of the Severely Handicapped
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher Candidate/Practicum Student Teacher
Fresno Pacific University
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Student teaching assignments: Veva Blunt, 3rd-6th General Education; Conyer, K-3rd Special Day Class; Mt. Whitney, 9-12th Special Day Class; Clovis Unified, 4th grade ELL summer program; Conyer, Kindergarten Autism Program
- Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student performance, inform instructional decisions, and adapt curriculum as needed.
Behavior Intervention Assistant-Bright Start
Tulare County Office Of Education
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Encouraged the generalization of learned skills across multiple environments by collaborating with teachers and other professionals involved in the client's care plan.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing, and other effective strategies.
Early Childhood Education Specialist/Program Coordinator
College of Sequoias Child Dev. Center
02.2000 - 07.2012
- Educating children ages 2-6 years in a full inclusion, child development training lab. Providing hands-on learning environment and training model for adults entering the early childhood teaching field.
- Maintaining federal and state contracts, record keeping, and claims submissions, billing, managing enrollment, monitoring CA Adult and Child Food Program requirements
Education
Mild/Mod & Mod/Severe Credentials - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CAEducation Specialist Mild/Moderate Credential - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Literacy development
- Individualized education plans
- Special education
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum planning
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Visalia Unified School District's 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year Award recipient
- Highly trained in Dyslexia and other reading disabilities
- Mentor Teacher for VUSD Pre-induction Teacher Candidates
- Cooperating Teacher for Grand Canyon University Teacher Candidates
- Assisted in the development of reading interventions in 4th-6th grade at MFH
Affiliations
- School Site's Guiding Coalition Member
- VUSD's Universal Reading Screener Committee
- Tulare County Council for Child & Youth Development 11/2009-06/2014
Timeline
Education Specialist
VUSD-Manuel F. Hernandez
08.2017 - Current
Teacher of the Severely Handicapped
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2015 - 07.2016
Teacher Candidate/Practicum Student Teacher
Fresno Pacific University
09.2013 - 07.2016
Behavior Intervention Assistant-Bright Start
Tulare County Office Of Education
09.2013 - 07.2014
Early Childhood Education Specialist/Program Coordinator
College of Sequoias Child Dev. Center
02.2000 - 07.2012
Mild/Mod & Mod/Severe Credentials - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Credential - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fresno
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