Magdalena Cervantes
Centerton
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Rogers Public Schools, excelling in special needs support and multi-subject instruction. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments through effective instructional strategies and positive reinforcement. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and achieving significant academic improvements through personalized support and collaboration with families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Kindergarten & First Grade
ESS
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
SPED Instructional Assistant One-on-One
Bentonville Public Schools
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Rogers Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to nine by reviewing lesson teachings and answering questions.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Substitute-Long Term ESOL Instructional Assistant
Rogers Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
AmeriCorp Translator/Parent Liaison
Rogers Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Facilitated positive and production communication between educators and families.
- Instructed parents in school processes, academic programs, and available resources.
- Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with community and family members to build productive academic environments that enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
- Facilitated positive and proactive communication between families and educational staff.
- Helped develop special programs, events, and workshops to inform and better involve parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05-2014
Skills
- Mathematics proficiency
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Special education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Kindergarten & First Grade
ESS
08.2024 - 03.2025
SPED Instructional Assistant One-on-One
Bentonville Public Schools
02.2023 - 12.2024
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Rogers Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Substitute-Long Term ESOL Instructional Assistant
Rogers Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
AmeriCorp Translator/Parent Liaison
Rogers Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Harding University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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