Passionate and dedicated special educator with a strong advocacy for the education of the whole child. Committed to holistic development of each child through respectful, inclusive and culturally-responsive instructional strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Public School System
Westminster
07.2021 - 06.2025
Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Implemented behavioral management strategies to support classroom engagement.
Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and understanding.
Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
Towson
08.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore
08.2009 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Brent International School Manila
Manila
08.2005 - 05.2008
Education
Master of Science - Innovations in Teaching and Learning
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
05-2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
04-2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Adamson University
Manila, Philippines
04-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Fundamentals of Science of Reading
State University of New York
NY
Skills
Individualized education plans
Student assessment
Progress monitoring
Small group instruction
Literacy intervention
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
academic scholar and honor graduate (graduated Cum Laude both in bachelors and masters degrees)
Certification
MSDE Licensed Administrator
Special Education Teacher with Advanced Professional License
Orton-Gillingham trained teacher (Wilson Language and Orton-Gillingham Plus by Dr. Levin)
highly-qualified reading teacher
Praxis passer (Special Education and Teaching Reading in Elementary Grades)
Affiliations
Equity Team member
MTSS Team member
Team Manager of Destination Imagination Club
Gifted and Advanced Learning Liaison
College Student Leader (Vice President Adamson University Psychology Society)
Writer (School Publication in high school and college)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Public School System
07.2021 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
08.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Brent International School Manila
08.2005 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Innovations in Teaching and Learning
McDaniel College
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Adamson University
Some College (No Degree) - Fundamentals of Science of Reading
Colorado State Certified Substitute Teacher at Boulder Valley School District-Monarch High SchoolColorado State Certified Substitute Teacher at Boulder Valley School District-Monarch High School