SPED teacher M/M - SMUHSD - San Mateo
(2025-08)
- Co-Teaching with a General Ed teacher, instructing sophomore English classes for general ed and special education students during the first and second periods.
- Managing preparatory periods, teaching SPED classes from 4th to 6th periods, teaching English Language Arts, and providing individualized support to students on my caseload for their IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals.
- Conducting three parent-teacher conferences annually, and holding one or more IEP meetings with administrators, specialists, and parents for each student in my caseload this year, and preparing for finals next week.
- Managing annual, triennial, amendment, and high school transition meetings.
- Handling a significant volume of administrative and collaborative meetings.
SPED Teacher M/M for Learning Center - Belmont-Redwood Shore SD
- Managed a caseload of 40 students, supported by one full-time paraprofessional.
- This role involved a demanding workload.
- Resigned from this position due to a planned relocation to Portland, which did not materialize, leading to the subsequent employment at Pacifica.
SPED Teacher M/M - South San Francisco Unified School District - South San Francisco
- Supported the instructional program for students with special needs, ensuring rigorous academic goals aligned with their IEPs and core content.
- Collaborated with the school team, families, and related service providers to enhance student outcomes, devise solutions, and develop curriculum.
- Delivered one-to-one and small group instruction, along with direct services as mandated by IEPs.
- Co-taught with general education teachers (STEEM) and related service providers (Speech) to foster inclusive educational practices for all students.
- Coordinated referral and assessment procedures, facilitating IEP team meetings and implementing special education services (e.g., Speech, Occupational Therapy).
- Evaluated students' academic abilities to inform educational program development, including the diagnosis of learning disabilities and the creation of intervention plans for foundational needs and progress monitoring.
- Partnered with psychologists and related service providers for evaluations and, when necessary, administered academic assessments, interpreting results to identify learner strengths and needs for initial, annual, and triennial IEP meetings.
- In conjunction with general educators, provided accommodations and modifications to enable students with disabilities to access grade-level content and demonstrate understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team.
- Assessed students to improve their success in basic academic subject areas: reading, writing, and math.
- Authored professional and compliant IEPs, facilitated IEP meetings, and maintained compliance of the online IEP system (SEIS) and school-based files.
- Developed Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as required.
- Managed student behavior to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Engaged with families regarding academic and behavioral goals, sharing student progress transparently to foster shared ownership of student success.
- Provided leadership to ensure full compliance with legal requirements under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act), as well as state laws and regulations.
- Fulfilled other assigned responsibilities.
Co-Teacher Math - Notre Dame de Namur Elementary School
(2016-08 - 2020-12)
- Co-taught mathematics to 6th-8th grade students for the initial two years, covering pre-algebra for 6th and 7th grades and Algebra I for 8th grade, with math instruction occurring four days per week.
- Assumed sole instructional responsibilities when the Assistant Principal was engaged in other duties, an experience that was highly rewarding.
- Transitioned to the role of RSP (Resource Specialist Program) teacher, providing pull-out and push-in one-on-one lessons for students in grades 3-8.
- Served as a substitute teacher for grades 3-8 as needed.
Tutor - Tutoring Service
- Provided tutoring in math, science, and reading for students from kindergarten through high school.
SPED Teacher M/M - Pacifica School District - Pacifica, California
(2024-08 - 2025-04)
- Taught 6th-8th-grade special education classes in math, and directive studies on one-on-one, and in small groups.
- Kept assessment records for IEP meetings held once or more for each student in my caseload.
- These meetings are held every year, and this is with the IEP team, consisting of parents, administrators (principal), and the school specialists, such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, behaviorists, and sometimes the mental health specialist.
