Highlights:Over 10 years of experience supporting students with special needs, including those with intellectual disabilities and hearing impairments. Skilled in providing individualized instruction, behavior support, and emotional guidance in both inclusive and self-contained classroom settings. Demonstrated ability to assist with personal care, life skills development, and communication strategies tailored to each student’s needs. Known for being empathetic, patient, and dependable—building trusting relationships with learners, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Strong foundation in documentation, daily progress monitoring, and collaborative planning with therapists and support staff. Passionate about continuing to serve individuals with disabilities by transitioning into a Direct Support Professional role, where existing skills remain highly relevant and transferable.

Skills:MS Application, Colaboration/Team Player, Organizational Skills, Flexibility, Basic Life support and CPR, Sign Language ASL, Solution-Oriented, Empathy, Management, Active Listening, Creativity, Special Education, PWD Support, Core Caregiving & Support Skills, Behavioral & Emotional Support, Communication & Documentation, Safety & Advocacy, Independence & Skill-Building Support

Goal:Dedicated special education teacher with years of experience supporting students with diverse needs, seeking to transition into a Direct Support Professional role where I can apply my transferable skills in individualized care, behavior support, and daily living assistance to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Membership:None

Certification:Licensed Professional Teacher, Caregiving NCII, EF SET Certificate, Basic Life Support and CPR Certified

Honor:None

Special Education Teacher 08/2022 - current
Department of Education, Cebu City, Cebu Philippines
Industry: Education
I am a Special Education teacher handling students who deaf and hard of hearing, autism, and Intellectual disability in a self-contained class setting.
•Develop and implemented individualized education plans (IEP) for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring each student received personalized support and resources. •Fostered an inclusive classroom environment, safe and nurturing, promoting acceptance and understanding among students of all abilities. •Provided direct support to students with disabilities, assisting with daily activities, academic tasks, and behavioral management. •Collaborated with parents, special education staff, colleagues, and administrators to create comprehensive support plans for students. •Conducted regular assessments to track students progress, adapting teaching strategies to meet evolving needs. •Utilized positive reinforcement and behavior intervention techniques to manage challenging behaviors and encourage positive outcomes. •Organized and facilitated social and extracurricular activities to promote social skills and community engagement among students. •Maintained detailed records of student progress, behaviors, and communications with families. •Provided accommodations such as using ASL and FSL, created visual supports, use of captions, making use of available technology. •Established daily classroom routines. •Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills. •Participated in staff development training programs/seminars.--
Primary Grades Teacher 09/2000 - 08/2022
Department of Education, Cebu City, Cebu Philippines
Industry: Education
I was a primary grades teacher from the year 2000 to 2022. I was handling 3rd grade, 2nd grade students for a long period of time in an inclusive classroom setting.
•Developed and implemented lesson plans that catered to the diverse learning needs and abilities of students, ensuring an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. •Created a positive and structured learning environment that promoted the social, emotional, and academic development of students. •Provided one-on-one and small group support to students who required additional assistance, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs. •Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and school administrators to address student challenges and support their overall well-being. •Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques and conflict resolution strategies. •Organized and supervised extracurricular activities and events, fostering teamwork, communication, and social skills among students. •Maintained accurate and detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior, ensuring effective communication with parents and school administrators. •Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills, effectively managing a dynamic classroom environment. •Participated in professional development activities/training/seminars/workshops.--

University of the Visayas 06/1999 - current
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:MaEd-Administration and Supervision
School supervision refers to improving teaching and learning conditions by working with teachers and students. It requires leadership, interpersonal, and evaluation skills. I only have 20 units for this masters degree.

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