FERNANDO GOMEZ JR.
Cave Creek
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Special Education professional with extensive experience in resource and self-contained classroom settings. Adept at developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs. A committed educator focused on fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment while collaborating effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Special Education Teacher
Life-Skills Teacher
01.2023 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction focused on essential life skills to support students’ independence and personal development
- Design and implement individualized instructional plans based on student needs and IEP goals
- Collaborate with families, therapists, and school staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to student success
- Facilitate real-world learning experiences to enhance functional academics and social-emotional skills
Resource Special Education Teacher
Pinwheel Therapy
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans aligned with student learning objectives and IEP goals
- Assessed student progress regularly and adapted instructional strategies to support academic success
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted active participation and engagement
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and performance
Resource Special Education Teacher
EBS Healthcare
El Mirage, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- In charge of coordinating and maintaining over 30 student’s Individualized Education plans
- Collaborating & implementing student achievement data based on the student’s needs and ability level with the IEP team
- Coordinating and leading IEP meetings with administration, Autism advocates, teachers, parents, and students on a consistent basis
- Implementing multiple lesson plans for students based on ability level
- Tracking functional and academic-based data for upcoming IEP goals and meetings
- Communicating with parents, students, and staff, in regards to the student’s academic progress
- Establishing clear and concise expectations for classroom culture and academic readiness
- Responsible for the implementation and data driven attempts to resolve undesired scenarios in the classroom with Behavior Inter
Transition From School To Work Teacher (TSW)
Deer Valley High School
Glendale, USA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Actively engages & implements new ways to shape the transition program for students with disabilities with district administration on a weekly basis
- Works collaboratively with the Campus Special Education Strategist to ensure that services are provided to all TSW eligible students
- Develops the Individualized Transition Plans, as part of the IEP for all eligible TSW students
- Develops, implements and collaborates with community members in the development of multimedia elements with the program, such as how to videos, etc
Self-Contained Teacher
Cactus Shadows High School
Cave Creek, USA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for the implementation and academic development of 15 self-contained students
- Consistently developing lesson plans, collecting data for IEP meetings, behavior management tracking, & consistent communication with administration, teachers, & parents
- Implementing data based on academic and functional assessments
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
Skills
- IEP development and implementation
- Collaboration
- Communication
- MS Suite
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- Blackboard
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning strategies
- Tracking academic and functional data
- IEP coordination
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate – Standard Professional, Mild/Moderate Special Education (K-12)
- Illinois Professional Educator License – Special Education
Timeline
Owner & Special Education Teacher
Life-Skills Teacher
01.2023 - Current
Resource Special Education Teacher
Pinwheel Therapy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Resource Special Education Teacher
EBS Healthcare
08.2021 - 05.2022
Transition From School To Work Teacher (TSW)
Deer Valley High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Self-Contained Teacher
Cactus Shadows High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University