Case Management/Education
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EXPERIENCE
Thomas Jefferson High School -San Antonio, Texas
August 2022-June 2023
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Employed as the Teacher of Record for High School stu- dents with severe and profound disabilities including Autism, Downs Syndrome, non verbal and other cognitive and physical disabilities that required the student to be in a self contained classroom as being mainstreamed was not possible. Students were taught life skills and academic curriculum as Individual Educational Plans were developed based on their level of func- tioning and capability to include accommodations that pro- tected their rights under ADA Legislation. Case Management duties primarily included the legal protection and rights of the students/families assigned to the case load as well as protect- ed the district from legal action being taken if these rights were violated or not followed properly. Special Education students/ families are protected under FERPA (Family Educational Rights Rights and Privacy Act) in compliance with the State of Texas Legislation as well as entitled to Legal Rights Under FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) which included developing and adhering to their IEP and accommodations in the classroom and on the state developed alternative STAAR which is part of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act). Case Management man- dates annually the ARD be reassessed and a new PLAPH rede- veloped for the next academic year as well as presenting the students present levels of achievement and progress monitoring through adequate and extensive accurate data collection to support documentation that also includes Behavioral Interven- tion Plans, Crisis Plans and Public Law (P.L) 94-142 before the ARD Committee which is a diverse campus committee that ap- proaches different departments of the campus/district as many of the special education students need extra support with the social emotional services provided as well. As a Special Educa- tion Teacher and a Case Manager it is expected that Crisis Pre- vention Intervention be utilized when necessary for the stu- dent’s as well as their peer’s, faculty and staff safety and benefit to be familiar with Analytical Behavior Analysis as the common Approaches of discipline in a general Education Setting is not the same as the Student with special needs especially Autism and the students that are diagnosed Emotionally Disturbed. Main- tain positive and frequent family involvement as well as collabo- Objective
To obtain a rewarding
professional position at any
level with the goal of
promoting within a
reasonable amount of time
to a position in leadership.
Skills & Abilities
• Behavior Management
• Child Protective Services
• Classroom Management
• Social Work
• Special Education
• Sports Coaching
• Tutoring
• Writing Skills
• Research
• Presentation Skills
• Autism Experience
• Core Curriculum Teacher
• Crisis Intervention
• Experience Working With Students
• Administrative experience
• Data collection
• Developmental Disabilities
Experience
• Curriculum Development
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Behavior Management
• Organizational Skills
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rating with the family the student’s needs and how best to ad- vocate for the student and prepare as much as possible for tran- sition services identifying student’s strengths and assisting the family with outside community resources in preparation for transition under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 maintaining a goal of being gainfully employed after graduation. Natalis ISD -Natalia Texas
July 2021-June 2022
Teacher/Athletic Coach
Employed as the teacher of record for the 7-8th grade level in the Social Studies Department as well as the High School Athletic Coach for Cross Country, Basketball and Track. Took as- signment to HS for English Intervention and Credit Recovery and small group assigned to comply with House Bill 4545.. Designed and implemented lesson plans that centered around all styles of learning. Implemented classroom management and positive community relations through coaching and maintaining a inter- net platform for the class that kept parents informed of school and class activities. Maintained a rigorous curriculum that inte- grated technology into the classroom as well as always challeng- ing a student as appropriate. Focused on the student’s course progression as well as the benchmarks, Interim and STARR test- ing with priority of ensuring each student performed to their highest ability and met standards as required by the state of Texas. UIL Coach in curriculum of Social Studies and Editorial Writing with students placing.
SOSi International - San Antonio, TX
April 2021 to June 2022
Case Management Supervisor for Office of Immigration/HHS Management of a team of Case Managers responsible
for coordinating Case Management and family reunification ser- vices for children in an on-site children’s residential facility for Office of Refugee Resettlement receiving children from care of government agencies for reunification with appropriate care in US. Oversight for the safe and timely release of all children to appropriate care. Ensuring contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential facility. Includes yet not limiting to coordinating Case Management and family reunification services for children, initiating and maintaining Naomi Joy Machado
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direct contact with each child and the child’s family while the child is in ORR care, facilitating the timely release or discharge of children to identified family members or sponsors. Other duties include: supporting family members and sponsors with under- standing the release/discharge process, conducting and documenting ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement ) unac- companied child assessments, reporting significant incidents in accordance with all relevant policies, and maintaining the ORR database(Portal) in accordance with all relevant and legal pro- cedural safeguards.
Poteet ISD -Poteet, TX
Teacher/Athletic Coach
2017-2018
Worked as the teacher of record for the 6th and 7th grade levels in the English/Writing Department. Designed and implemented lesson plans that centered around all styles of learning. Practiced classroom management. Prepped students for the benchmark exams and held tutoring sessions for any student in Science at Poteet Middle School. Maintained positive relations with parents by open lines of communication and encourage- ment of involvement in their child's
school. Focused on the student as well as
the benchmarks, Interim testing as well as the STARR test. Somerset ISD/SISD
Various months over 7 years
Somerset, Texas
Substitute
Worked as a substitute on all grade levels. Practiced classroom management, lesson planning and implementation, and student learning.
State of Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Family Based Safety Specialist II Caseworker (CPS) The duties performed as a FBSS worker II included case man- agement and direct services to families in effort to help the fam- ily reduce the risk of abuse and neglect. This was done by routine interaction with various local community systems and resources as well as obtaining services for families and children. Other duties included interviewing parents, family members and Naomi Joy Machado
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children as well as assessment of their home environment; Iden- tifying family problems, development and documentation of a plan of action and use of appropriate and necessary resources. A caseworker also develops and maintains positive relationships between Child Protective Services and law en- forcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and the community and testifies in court as well as maintains records as necessary to document case progression or write affidavits and official court documentation as mandated by the state. A caseworker also assists families to identify their own strengths which will assist the family in changing their lifestyles to better care for their children. Financial Foundations Associate
USAA - San Antonio, TX
May 2011 to August 2012
Worked under management in the auto insurance division for USAA. Provided excellent member service and/or solicited prod- ucts through various channels. Contributed to business goals and growth through referrals and relationship building with members and colleagues. Recognized life events, under- stood member's needs and provided advice in order to deliver appropriate solutions for the member. Handled billing inquiries and serviced accounts representing USAA as an insurance agent. Successes included an "exceeds expectation" merit annual eval- uation as well as continuously leading the team in referrals and sales into other enterprise areas of business. Received numer- ous PRIDE tributes that highlighted excellent business practices as well as superior results and accomplishments.
Science Teacher /Volleyball Coach
Somerset Junior High School - Somerset, TX
August 2005 to May 2006
Employed as the teacher of record for the 8th grade level in the Science Department as well as the Volleyball Coach. Designed and implemented lesson plans that centered around all styles of learning. Implemented classroom management and positive community relations through coaching and maintaining a web site for the class that kept parents informed of school and class activities. Maintained a rigorous curriculum that integrated technology into the classroom as well as always challenging a student as appropriate. Focused on the student as well as the benchmarks and TAKS testing challenge of ensuring each stu- Naomi Joy Machado
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dent performed to their highest ability and met standards as required by the state of Texas.
Science Teacher
Edgewood ISD –San Antonio, TX
August 2004 to May 2005
Worked as the teacher of record for the 7th and 8th grade lev- els in the Science Department. Designed and implemented les- son plans that centered around all styles of learning. Practiced classroom management. Prepped students for the benchmark exams and held tutoring sessions for any student in Science at Gus Garcia Middle School. Maintained positive relations with parents by open lines of communication and encouragement of involvement in their child's school. Organized a Science Fair as well as a parents science night. Focused on the student as well as
the benchmarks and TAKS testing challenge of ensuring each student performs to their highest ability and met standards as required by the state of Texas.
Mayor Ed Garza/City Hall
San Antonio, TX
January 2003 to May 2003
Performed the daily tasks of the Mayor's assistant such as writ- ing letters to constituents, scheduling meetings, assisted in pub- lic appearances and participated in City Hall Meetings and activi- ties. Success achieved by fulfillment the Intern Position and re- ceived an “A” for course.
Sub Teacher
SAISD - San Antonio, TX
December 2002 to May 2003
San Antonio, Texas
Worked in the alternative education setting in the Math and His- tory content area's with emotionally
disturbed children. Practiced classroom management, lesson planning and implementation, and student centered learning. Volunteer/Observer
Baptist Children and Family Services-San Antonio, TX August 2002 to December 2002
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Followed case workers with the KAPS program (Kids Averting Placement Services) and observed at risk children in their home and school environment with an objective of helping them make better decisions and discourage dropping out of school and crime. The significance of this experience was the better understanding of San Antonio's diverse communities. EDUCATION
Certified in State board of Texas Teaching Certification x6 ACCD - San Antonio, TX
August 2002 to May 2004
Masters in Educational Leadership Program
Saint Mary’s University - San Antonio, TX
August 2001 to May 2004
B.A in Political Science
Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio, TX
August 2001 to May 2003
COMMUNICATION
Highly interactive with parents and community with an open- door mentality to ensure parent/guardians are fully aware of student progress, grades, UIL eligibility as well as behavior Man- agement. My Bilingual Skills have been very beneficial as well as assisting in communication for my team and other co workers unable to communicate due to language barrier.
LEADERSHIP
Administrator-Immigration ORR/HHS
Case Management Supervisor for the Immigration of Refugees Coursework in Educational Leadership
Saint Mary’s University and continuation and finishing at Lamar University.
REFERENCES
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Ms Cynthia Esquivel
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