Rebeka Vaughn
Vista
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, and apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education Specialist
District Level, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
- Across the district (TK-12) identified and evaluated students with suspected disabilities with a multi-disciplinary team. Implemented and monitored student services according to IEP. Collected and analyzed student data on progress toward IEP goals. Collaboratively work and communicated with district staff, outside vendors, and families. Utilized technology across duties of the position.
Intervention Coordinator
Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Cooperatively lead a team of academic specialist and teachers in implementing MTSS. Collected and analyzed student achievement data to drive instruction and intervention. Established protocols and executed Student Study Team (SST). Delivered professional development for writing instructional strategies, implementing intervention strategies, and tracking student achievement. Coordinated and administered normed-referenced assessments to monitor student growth and response to intervention.
Education Specialist
Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Cooperatively working and supporting parent educators and their student(s) for a quality education. Advising, training and coaching parent educators in every six weeks making academic modifications in curriculum to better serve the student's educational performance. Collaborate with grade level team members to write, edit, and revise online curriculum. Creating and managing program and individual student files.
Reading Specialist
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop reading programs incorporating interactive activities to promote literacy. Assessed student reading and used assessment data to develop and implement intervention strategies. Designed and provided one-on-one and small group literacy support/instruction to students in grades Kindergarten through eighth.
Third/Kindergarten/TK Teacher
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Design and implement differentiated grade level curriculum lessons in whole group and small group settings. Conference with and support parent educators every six weeks making academic modifications in curriculum to better serve the student's educational performance. Collaborate with grade level team members to write, edit, and revise online curriculum. Create and manage program and individual student files.
Substitute Teacher
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
01.2011 - 06.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA06.1993
Master in Curriculum & Instruction - undefined
California State University
Bakersfield, CA08.2019
Multiple Subject Education Specialist (Level 1) Concurrent Credential - undefined
California State University
San Marcos, CA06.2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Trained in CPI
- Literacy intervention
- Mathematics intervention
- Data collection
- Evidence-based assessment
- IEP implementation
Certification
Education Credentials
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (PTC2) (PTC2) General Subjects Examination) (GSX)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential (TC3S) (TC3S) Mild/Moderate Disabilities (MM)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential (TC3S) (TC3S) Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MS)
Training/Certification
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Training - July 2023
- Sonday System Training - December 2020
- California Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) cohort 3 - August 2018-October 2020
- ELPAC Trainer certification - January 2018
- Orton-Gillingham Basic Language - September 2016
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
District Level, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
Intervention Coordinator
Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2018 - 10.2020
Education Specialist
Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2017 - 06.2018
Reading Specialist
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2016 - 06.2017
Third/Kindergarten/TK Teacher
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
08.2013 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
The Classical Academy Vista, The Classical Academies
01.2011 - 06.2013
Master in Curriculum & Instruction - undefined
California State University
Multiple Subject Education Specialist (Level 1) Concurrent Credential - undefined
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of California
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