Mayra Soto Garcia
Fajardo
Summary
Special education teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and relationship building at Departamento De Educacion. Developed engaging lesson plans, fostering student collaboration and achieving a 95% parent satisfaction rate. Proven ability to enhance curriculum through critical thinking and collaborative learning, ensuring diverse student needs are met. Passionate about motivating students and maintaining positive classroom environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maestra Educacion Especial
Departamento De Educacion
09.2008 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Group
06.2006 - 01.2020
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing patient treatment plans and rehabilitation exercises.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Documented patient progress and provided updates to therapists during sessions.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges, ensuring safety during exercises.
- Educated patients on proper techniques for home exercise programs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care strategies.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient conditions to supervising therapists.
- Enhanced overall clinic efficiency by taking on additional administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or managing inventory when necessary.
- Contributed to the clinic''s overall success by maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere that encouraged patient satisfaction and repeat visits.
Education
Barchillerato -
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Humacao, Puerto Rico06-1994
Associate of Science - Terapia Fisica
Colegio Universitario De Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico06-1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Maestra Educacion Especial
Departamento De Educacion
09.2008 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Group
06.2006 - 01.2020
Barchillerato -
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Associate of Science - Terapia Fisica
Colegio Universitario De Humacao