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About Imelda

PROFILE:

Teaching Special Education for me is an opportunity to support a child's health and success in school, life and beyond. We the Professionals of Special Education with foundations in educational psychology, we become strong advocates for our students, and we refer them and connect them with resources that support their growth.



MY ACADEMIC EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:

•ASSOCIATE DEGREE.
Science of Behavioral Therapies.
03/2013 - 05/2015
CETYS Universidad
Accredited by "UNESCO."
Ensenada Baja California Mexico.

•PhD. DOCTORATE DEGREE.
Psychology.
03/2010 - 04/2012
Universita degli Studi di Bergamo
Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.

•ASSOCIATE DEGREE.
Speciality on Autism Child Development Disorder.
04/2006-09/2008
CETYS Universidad
Accredited by "UNICEF."
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

•MASTER DEGREE.
Individual and Cultural Differences of Children and Adolescents with Autism.
03/2000-09/2005
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico D.F.

•BACHELOR DEGREE.
Psychology.
08/1993-09/1999
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.


MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN MÚLTIPLE
(C.A.M) In Baja California. (Mexicali, Tijuana, Ensenada and Rosarito); Mexico.
Special Education Psychologist
06/2000-05/2015

I worked for 15 years at CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN MÚLTIPLE (C.A.M)
(Multiple Care Center); Where I worked in the areas of Psychology, Special Education, Educational Therapy for Parents and finally in Research.

C.A.M. Are educational institutions where children are cared for from 45 days old up to 15 years of age, who have a disability (Intellectual, Auditory, Visual, Motor or Multiple). In which the students served are given curricular adaptations to create meaningful learning, specific materials and programs, permanent or generalized support. Providing early stimulation care, preschool, primary, job training (workshops), supplementary support. In order to meet the basic learning needs of students with special educational needs with disabilities.

Also to promote autonomy and social coexistence to improve their quality of life, and finally to transfer to a regular school those students who can be integrated into a "Regular Classroom".

Develop and implement lesson plans for class of students with high-functioning autism, speech impairment, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities
Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities
Write and administer tests and evaluations adapted to the abilities of each student
Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.

SKILLS:

•Posses a superior strategic, diplomatic and mature-minded.

•Uncompromising loyalty, accustomed to managing highly-sensitive/confidential information with complete discretion.

•Performance driven work ethic to take initiative on detail-oriented assignments.

•Handle sensitive documents in a very confidential manner.

•Qualified to conduct research for specific tasks and projects.

•Trilingual: English, Spanish and Italian.

•Proficient in with Mac.

•Computers: Microsoft Word (advanced); Microsoft Excel (intermediate); Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced); and a good knowledge of mail program such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, or Eudora, Microsoft Access, and some Microsoft Project.