Liliana Matthews
Casa Grande
Summary
Developed key skills in collaborative and nurturing educational environment. Expertise in curriculum planning and fostering positive student relationships, with focus on effective communication and organizational abilities. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in new professional setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Experience Counselor
Grand Canyon Education
11.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from prospective students via phone and email
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Used CRM system for tracking interactions with students.
- Provided information to students regarding each education programs various fingerprint clearance, practicum, testing, and Student Teaching requirements.
Special Education Extended Resource K-2
Mesquite Elementary School
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Saguaro Elementary School
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing guided reading groups and individualized instruction plans.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, fostering mutual respect and trust while providing emotional support when needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study that connected various subject areas for a more cohesive learning experience.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of each student in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary and Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona12.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona05-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
- Google Drive- Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc
- Counseling
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Student records management
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Arizona K-8 Elementary Education Fall, 2022
- Arizona Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education K-12 Fall, 2022
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
Educational Related Experiences
- Saguaro Elementary School, Casa Grande, Arizona 2022-2024
- 2nd grade Teacher
- Worked with students to compete reading, writing, and math activities.
- Creating lessons and collecting data.
- Used various forms of technology to deliver instruction to Students such as the IFP, iPads, and laptops.
- Assisted on i-Ready Math and Reading computer programs.
- Casa Grande Union High School, Casa Grande, Arizona Fall, 2022
- Special Education, Student Teaching
- Assisted in math, reading, and writing assignments.
- Created Functional Government and English lesson activities
- Collaborated with mentor teacher on IEP’s and lessons.
- Mesquite Elementary School, Casa Grande, Arizona 2024
- Special Education Teacher- Extended Resource K-2
- Collaborating with staff to ensure students success
- Designing lesson plans and IEPs, and collecting data.
- Manage the classroom effectively.
Timeline
Field Experience Counselor
Grand Canyon Education
11.2024 - Current
Special Education Extended Resource K-2
Mesquite Elementary School
07.2024 - 08.2024
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Saguaro Elementary School
12.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary and Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Central Arizona College
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