SABRINA GAYTAN
Ontario
Summary
It has been a privilege to work in communities that are centered around fostering the academic and social emotional growth of students. I have worked with students in an educational setting for over ten years. I have experience in special education, curriculum planning, direct instruction and team leadership. I look forward to learning and developing my skills as an educator in a challenging and unified environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER
Houston Gateway Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Lead Teacher - Grade Level Lead
KIPP Sol Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Plan and execute rigorous and engaging lessons, create student facing materials, accommodate materials and instruction for students with IEP’s and504 plans
- Monitor and manage student behavior in the classroom
- Grade and provide feedback on student work and assessments
- Communicate with parents and students and respond to messages in a timely manner
- Communicate with grade level team members on policies, events, and duties
- Maintain a classroom environment that is welcoming and suitable for instruction
Special Education Assistant
Multiple Schools
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted students who have an IEP in core subjects
- Ensured they receive the proper accommodations such as preferential seating, graphic organizers, check ins for understanding etc
- Support students through one on one tutoring and small group instruction during and after school hours
- Ensure that students feel comfortable and supported in the environment they are learning in
- Warmly demanded students to change behavior when needed and administered appropriate consequences
Education
Masters in the Arts of Education -
Alliant International University
01.2023
B.A. - Political Science
University of California Santa Cruz
01.2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
Certification
Single Subject Credential Social Studies
Timeline
TEACHER
Houston Gateway Academy
07.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher - Grade Level Lead
KIPP Sol Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Assistant
Multiple Schools
05.2017 - 06.2019
B.A. - Political Science
University of California Santa Cruz
Single Subject Credential Social Studies
Masters in the Arts of Education -
Alliant International University
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