career objective                              

student-focused special education teacher eager to contribute strong practical experience, academic training, and passion for teaching towards supporting a progressive school seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer nine years of special education teaching assistance experience, with expertise in developing and applying student-specific strategies to meet diverse academic, social, and physical needs

 

ø  dedication to increasing students motivation, educational advancement, promoting life skills, and providing an environment conducive to learning

 

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, and student-relation skills

 

 

ø  collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to improve student performance

 

ø  effectively apply strong organization and prioritization tactics toward proficiently managing multiple tasks to achieve critical objectives

education                                           

national university, sherman oaks, ca                                               anticipated graduation may 2009

bachelor s degree in general studies; emphasis on sociology and arts

 

los angeles mission college, sylmar, ca                                                                                 june 2007

associate s degree in general studies

professional experience                

san fernando high school, los angeles unified school district, san fernando, ca     2000 c present

special education teacher assistant

         proficiently support teacher in classroom instruction for students with varied levels of learning disabilities, mental retardation, down syndrome, and physical handicaps

         deliver one-on-one and group assistance with algebra, geometry, history, and english subjects; work closely with students to achieve individual and class goals

         provide specialized help for students with physical handicaps; aid in note-taking, demonstrate and assist with modified exercises during physical education, and execute protocol duties

         actively participate in varied special education programs including special day program, resource, and community based instruction(cbi)

         contribute  to teaching strategy development and design student-specific techniques to improve comprehension