MIRIAM PEREZ

Duarte, CA 91010 ♦ (323) 896-8862 ♦ mperez4@emcsd.org

https://miriamlperez.blogspot.com/ ♦ https://miriamlperez.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Specialized Academic Instruction Teacher for El Monte City schools within EL Monte urban area.
Keenly aware of social justice issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about
providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher
education.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Leader in Me Coordinator • Student Lighthouse/Student Council Lead
• Positive Behavior Interventions Support (PBIS) Teacher
Coordinator • Lead Coach for Girls on The Run

WORK HISTORY

Specialized Academic Instruction Teacher, 08/2017 to Current

El Monte City School District – El Monte, CA
• Provide support for the instructional program for students with special needs
• Provide support to student's in a push in/pull out model
• Conduct on-going student assessments and evaluations for the purpose of identifying student needs
• Provide students instruction in the content areas or math, reading, and writing
• Collaborate/consult with general education teachers, parents, service providers, school psychologist,
counselors, and other agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and
adherence to due process
• Develops educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional
students
• Provide support to general education teachers and instructional assistants to ensure student's
modifications and/or accommodations are being provided per IEP in the general education setting
• Meet with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic
issues

(Internship/Student Teaching) Special Education Teacher, 08/2015 to 05/2017

Duarte Unified School District – Duarte, CA
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to
applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
• Taught all content areas in a self-contained ED and LD classroom
 • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques
and technologies
• Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 50% decrease in tantrums in
classroom

Substitute Teacher, 08/2011 to 06/2015

Duarte Unified, Baldwin Park, And LAUSD – CA
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique
strengths and learning styles
• Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal
student learning environments
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or
other substitutes
• Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals
and trusted performance
• Always left notes to primary teacher to provide a daily update

Instructional Assistant, 08/2006 to 05/2009

LAUSD – Reseda, CA
• Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
• Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities
• Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives
and philosophies

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts, 05/2005
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA

Master of Science: Special Education, 05/2007

University of La Verne - La Verne, CA
Special Education Teaching Credential

Master of Arts: Educational Administration

Concordia University Irvine - Irvine, CA
Projected Completion: December 11, 2020.