Agatha Villalba
Bachelor of Special Needs Education major in Early Childhood Education
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A graduating Bachelor of Special Needs Education major in Early Childhood Education from the University of Santo Tomas, with hands-on experience in SPED classrooms and both online and face-to-face tutoring, specializing in inclusive and individualized teaching for diverse learners. Driven by empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to service and lifelong learning.
Experience
Tutor - Freelance
(2021-01)
- Provided individualized tutoring for children aged 4–7 in literacy (phonics, reading, and basic vocabulary), life skills, and math (shapes, numbers, addition, and subtraction)
Sign Interpreter Volunteer - STARKEY – University of Santo Tomas
(2024-01 - 2026-12)
- Assisted communication between healthcare providers and patients with hearing impairments using basic american and filipino sign language
Student Teacher - Alternative Learning Resource School Philippines Inc. - Quezon City
(2026-02 - 2026-04)
- Handled a multilevel Special Education class with learners with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral challenges. Applied differentiated instruction and created weekly asynchronous plans to support inclusive and continuous learning.
Student Teacher - Jose P. Rizal Elementary School - Manila City
(2026-01 - 2026-02)
- Facilitated lessons across all subject areas for both an Intellectual Disability class (morning) and a Visually Impaired class (afternoon), employing differentiated and inclusive teaching approaches to address diverse learning needs.
Student Teacher - Independent Living Learning Centre - Mandaluyong City
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom activities and supporting learners with diverse needs; provided consistent one-on-one support to assigned students to facilitate engagement, participation, and task completion during lessons.
Alliance Management Committee Associate - Hiraya, University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Contributed to the planning and implementation of programs advancing women's empowerment. Supported organizational coordination and stakeholder engagement
Literacy Training Service (LTS) - University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
- Designed lesson and activity plans and instructional materials for reading, writing, and mathematics, and conducted assessments to evaluate learners' performance.
Thomasian Wellness Advocate - UST UNESCO Club, University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Led the development of publication materials, including infographics, comics, posters, and social media captions, to promote student wellness campaigns such as mental health awareness, self-care advocacy, and student support initiatives.
Executive Associate to the Thomasian Wellness Advocate - UST UNESCO Club, University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Provided administrative support, coordinated wellness initiatives, and assisted in the planning and implementation of student-centered programs, activities, and advocacy campaigns.
Project Head: Sign & Share - Guild of Thomasian Speducators, University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Led the planning and execution of a free webinar series on American Sign Language (ASL) and Filipino Sign Language (FSL), collaborating with ASL and FSL instructors in the development of structured and engaging instructional materials.
Staff to the External Vice President - College of Education Student Council, University of Santo Tomas - España, Manila City
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Handled external affairs initiatives by drafting partnership and collaboration letters and assisting in the planning and execution of community development projects and inter-organizational engagements beyond the college and university.
Education
Bachelors of Special Needs Education - Early Childhood Education - University of Santo Tomas (2021-01 - 2026-12)
Bachelors of Elementary Education - University of Santo Tomas (2020-01 - 2021-12)
Senior High School - Humanities in Social Sciences - College of the Holy Spirit Manila (2018-01 - 2020-12)
