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METZIE P. BALANDRA

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Capital)

Summary

Passionate Special Education Teacher with 2.5 years as J1 Teacher in South Carolina, USA and 11 years here in DEPED Public School.

Focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to provide students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Able handle onsite, online or blended instruction.

Team player, dependable, and trustworthy teacher, friend and colleague.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Coordinator

DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Capital)
06.2013 - Current
  • Identified the learning profile and needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Developed and implemented Daily Lesson Logs, Monthly Calendars, and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with special needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students in the Non-Graded SPED Transition Class with ages 12 to 25 years old; with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Multiple Disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Created a conducive and safe environment to learning for special education students.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Organized field trips or community heritage tours to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.

Education

MA IN TEACHING SPECIAL ED (9 Units) - Special Education

MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY(MUST)
CAGAYAN DE ORO , PHILIPPINES
11-2015

DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION

MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY(MUST)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
06-2006

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Coordinator

DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION CDO
06.2013 - Current

MA IN TEACHING SPECIAL ED (9 Units) - Special Education

MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY(MUST)

DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION

MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY(MUST)
METZIE P. BALANDRA