N ATA S H A A .

G A R C I A
4530 Calle Tecate Dr.
Camarillo, California 93012
Mobile : (805) 216-9431 tashaandrea@yahoo.com
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NARRATIVE: Organized, hard-working and an excellent communicator who is always prepared for
lessons and efficient and effective in delivery. Demonstrates excellent instructional skills with an
enthusiastic and positive attitude. My teaching is grounded in effective planning, delivery and
monitoring. Proficient in the use of frequent formative assessments to monitor student progress and
implement interventions as needed.

EXPERIENCE: Special Education Teacher for Students with Emotional Disabilities,

Pleasant Valley School District(PVSD) B.A.- Communicative Disorders and Deaf
Studies

August 2014-Present; Special Education Teacher M/M: Provide presentations of learning

materials and instructional exercises for students designated as behaviorally structured with severe
emotional concerns, conduct lessons and other classroom activities.
 Prepares, accommodates classroom lessons based on individual student and /or classroom needs.
 Teaches all subjects within class while managing behaviors, creating meaningful and motivating
lessons for two grade levels that are aligned to the core curriculum.
 Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
program.

July 2010- February 2014; Behavior Therapist- STAR of California/ Ventura, CA

Support and Treatment of Autism and related Disorders: Provided applied behavioral analysis
to children with Autism and related disorders. Implemented advanced methodologies and individualized
programs as designed by my immediate supervisor and monitored child progress on a daily basis.
 Skilled at established operational excellence within diverse environments, implementing models,
effectively managing time within a specific target, and ultimately improving outcomes.
 Successful at applying proven strategies and leading peer groups in developmental programs.
 Recorded behavioral data throughout each session.
 Followed through with directives of supervisor for implementation of ABA techniques.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (2006) 3.05 GPA
California State University, Fresno; Fresno, California

Education Specialist Instruction Credential (2014) 3.96 GPA

Azusa Pacific University- Azusa, California