Leizl Romero
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Walterboro, South Carolina, 29488, USA
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Mission: To teach special needs children while educating and training families of special needs children for a leading school utilizing classroom instruction reinforced by in-home visitation and electronic media.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Black Street Early Childhood Center, Walterboro, SC, USA
Special Education Teacher, December 2007- present
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health–related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Visit children’s home to tutor, evaluate their environment and recommend home care for the child.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing diapers.
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Collaborate with other professionals in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Pilgrim Christian College, Philippines
Special Education Teacher, June 2006-2007
Work together with class room teacher to develop various activities for students.
Developed activity plans and participated in it.
Responsible for teaching students' of small group outside or within the class.
Impasug-ong Community Elementary School, Philippines
Special Education Preschool Teacher, July 2003-2006
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Serve meal and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Prepare materials and classroom for children activities
EDUCATION
Converse College, Spartanburg, SC, USA:
o Gifted and Talented Children Course, 2009-2010
Pilgrim Christian College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
o Concentration in Education and Special Education, 2006-2007
Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
o Bachelor of Arts Degree, major in Economics, 1986-1991
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS
o Preschool Development
o Applied Behavior Analysis with ASD
o Technology /Curriculum Workshop
o Tutored students with special needs
o CPR certified
o Proficient using Microsoft Programs