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Jijith May Fernandez Forca, LPT

Jijith May Fernandez Forca, LPT

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher with extensive hands-on experience supporting children with diverse special needs. Expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring tailored educational strategies for each student to reach full potential. Proficient in managing classroom activities, maintaining productive communication with parents, and creating specialized learning materials while adapting to various educational settings. A student-centric instructor and academic facilitator, capable of thriving independently or as part of a collaborative teaching team, with a strong command of both classroom and online technologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

IELTS / ESL / Music Instrument Teacher

Cebu International Academy
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Taught English language skills to non-native speakers, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • Prepared students for the IELTS exam, ensuring they met required language proficiency levels.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

English Online Tutor

Antoree Company
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered engaging English lessons to students worldwide, focusing on conversation and grammar skills.
  • Developed interactive lessons tailored to students' individual needs.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
  • Established strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.
  • Provided verbal and written constructive criticism and positive feedback to students.

Lead Teacher in Special Children / Play School Teacher

Alexa's Haven School
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Annual Individualized Educational Program where meeting the parents for overall plan for the progress of their children.
  • Led and coordinated educational activities for children with special needs.
  • Provided classroom assistance, focusing on individualized attention for students with learning difficulties.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

North Central Elementary School
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing frequent progress updates.
  • Supported the development of social skills among students by promoting group activities and cooperative learning opportunities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Visual Graphic Design NC III -

Saint Cajetan Institute of Technology, Inc.
Iligan, Province Of Lanao Del Norte, Philippines
10-2023

Bachelor of Elementary Education - Major in Special Education

Iligan Medical Center College
Iligan, Province Of Lanao Del Norte, Philippines
03-2022

Information Technology - Computer And Information Systems

ICTI- Polytechnic College
Iligan, Province Of Lanao Del Norte, Philippines
03-2015

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Special Education Techniques
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Student Progress Monitoring
  • Communication with Parents
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • ESL Teaching
  • Educational Software Proficiency
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Student-centered learning

Accomplishments

    QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

    •Basic Life Support (BLS)

    10 August 2025

    • EF SET C2-skills Certificate

    15 July 2025

    • National Training-Seminar on Current Trends in Pedagogy in 21st Century for Teachers, School Leaders, and Non-Teaching Personnel: Perform Teaching Demonstration thru Lesson Planning and Craft Action Plan for Management of Instructional Supervision

    16-18 May 2025

    • National Training on Building Effective Leaders: A Leadership Training - Seminar on School– Based Management for School Administrators, Teachers, Non-Teaching Personnel 13-15 May 2025

    • National Training on Action Research for Administrators, Teachers, Non-Teaching Personnel, and LPTs

    25-27 April 2025

    • International English for Language Testing System (IELTS)

    13 December 2024

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

    11 October 2024

    • National Certificate TESDA Virtual Graphic Design Certificate

    27 June 2023 - 17 October 2023

    •Completing the Six Hundred Hours (600 Hours) of Student Teaching Program

    30 June 2021

    •Guidelines on the Implementation of the Results Based Performance Management System for School Year

    11 February 2021

    •Lac Session on Special Education

    10 February 2021

    • English for Kids Training (EFK) 7 May 2020

Timeline

IELTS / ESL / Music Instrument Teacher

Cebu International Academy
04.2024 - 07.2025

English Online Tutor

Antoree Company
08.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Teacher in Special Children / Play School Teacher

Alexa's Haven School
09.2022 - 10.2023

Elementary Special Education Teacher

North Central Elementary School
06.2021 - 08.2022

Visual Graphic Design NC III -

Saint Cajetan Institute of Technology, Inc.

Bachelor of Elementary Education - Major in Special Education

Iligan Medical Center College

Information Technology - Computer And Information Systems

ICTI- Polytechnic College
Jijith May Fernandez Forca, LPT