Laura Gutierrez
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in the Central School District, specializing in individualized instruction and IEP implementation. Demonstrated success in driving student progress through collaborative strategies and evidence-based assessments. Proficient in fostering inclusive environments and enhancing parent engagement, ensuring diverse learners receive tailored support. Committed to continuing professional development to further enhance educational practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher on Assignment
Central School District
Rancho Cucamonga
09.2021 - Current
- Provide training and other support to all special education teachers.
- Collaborate with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans and ensure inclusive activities for children with disabilities.
- Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborate closely with related service providers, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, etc.
- Help support general education teachers with accommodations and strategies to support students on an IEP.
- Monitor the educational progress of students according to established timelines.
- Case carrier for all private school students as well as district IEPs for teachers over their caseload.
- District representative for county IEP meetings.
- Assess students for initials and triennial reviews using standardized assessments.
Education Specialist (SDC)
Central School Distict
Rancho Cucamonga
07.2013 - 09.2021
- Incorporated a variety of teaching methods into lessons to meet diverse learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress data.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Chose and implemented program curricula and collaborated with instructors to align teaching strategies to meet educational goals.
- Met with parents and instructors to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Advised parents on how to provide effective at-home instruction for their children with special needs.
- I wrote and implemented IEPs for students in my class.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to best support students who are being mainstreamed.
Education Specialist (SDC)
Alta Loma School District
Alta Loma
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Provided individualized instruction to 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th grade students on an IEP.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for each student.
- Worked closely with general education teachers to ensure instruction was aligned with grade-level Common Core standards.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress data.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Home hospital teacher for general education, middle school students.
- Facilitated field trips.
- Assistant volleyball coach for the 8th-grade girls' varsity team.
- Developed students' language proficiency levels in the Power Up for Proficiency after-school program.
- Taught extended school year.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2013
Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12-2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Individualized instruction
- Multitasking
- Behavior modifications
- IEP implementation
- Organizational skills
- Learning disabilities understanding
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Evidence-based assessment
- Curriculum adjustments
- Student records management
Certification
- California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination -Content Exam Passed 1/29/2025
- California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination -Performance Exam scheduled to take 5/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher on Assignment
Central School District
09.2021 - Current
Education Specialist (SDC)
Central School Distict
07.2013 - 09.2021
Education Specialist (SDC)
Alta Loma School District
08.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University, San Bernardino
Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
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