This resume is for Corinne R. Paiva, an educator seeking a position in elementary education or special education. She has over 15 years of experience in these fields, having worked as a special education teacher, substitute teacher, and behavioral aide. She is pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Paiva is highly skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and classroom management strategies. She has a proven track record of helping all students succeed, including those with IEPs or other learning challenges.

1. CORINNE R. PAIVA
5330 Desert Peach Drive  Sparks, NV 89436
Phone: 775-530-9687  Corinne85@Charter.net
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
~ Elementary Education ~ Special Education ~ DOD ~
Highly motivated and student-focused teaching professional with a solid commitment toward educational
excellence and providing students with fundamental academic and social skills. Adept at designing and
implementing mind-catching lesson plans that provide authentic and interactive learning experiences which are
effectively tailored to all learning abilities and learning styles. Innovative and insightful educator dedicated to
maintaining a comfortable and safe environment where students are supported and encouraged to take ownership
of their learning.
Areas of Expertise:
 Curriculum Design & Development
 Common Core Standards
 Differentiated Instruction
 Student-Centered Learning
 Progress Monitoring
 Classroom Management
 Individualized Education Plans
 Response to Intervention
 Use of Manipulatives
 Integrated Activities
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Anticipated: 2016
University of Phoenix, Reno, NV
Master of Arts in Education
University of Phoenix, Reno, NV, GPA: 3.77
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
University of Phoenix, Reno, NV
State of Nevada Teaching Certification
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY – RENO, NEVADA 09/2009 – PRESENT
Special Education Teacher
Serve as the Lead Special Education Teacher within a Title I, STEM school. Develop and present small group, one-on-one,
and whole group lessons to a culturally, academically, and socioeconomically diverse group of elementary school
students. Implement creative lesson plans that integrate the Daily 5 and Café learning methods. Administered formal and
informal assessment methods to track student progress.
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT – RENO, NEVADA 10/2002 – PRESENT
Substitute Teacher
Implement and follow teacher-prepared lesson plans during regular teacher absences. Uphold a safe and engaging
classroom atmosphere to encourage continuity of learning. Introduce, discuss, and assess students’ learning.
BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – RENO, NEVADA 09/2006 – 06/2009
Special Education Teacher
Developed and presented whole group lessons to a diverse population of special education students. Provided an open,
caring, and nurturing educational environment for students that ensured success for all. Followed all federal and state

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regulations concerning the special education needs of a differentiated student population. Created, implemented, and
followed Individualized Education Plans for various students.
SIERRA NEVADA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL – RENO, NEVADA 09/2005 – 09/2006
Elementary Lead Teacher
Developed and presented small group, one-on-one, and whole group lessons to a culturally, academically, and
socioeconomically diverse group of elementary school students. Prepared and maintained accurate records for students,
local and state administration. Developed positive relationships with families and other members of the school
community. As Lead Teacher, demonstrated analytical, critical, and innovative thinking skills to improve the
performance of the school. Utilized proven peer reviewed research methods for training and supporting staff.
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES – RENO, NV 03/2004 – 01/2005
Behavioral Aide
Provided early intervention diagnostic and treatment services for children under the age of three who exhibited
developmental delays to remediate delays. Facilitated the development of children’s social, motor, communication,
cognition, self-help, and behavioral skills. Provided training to families regarding best practices for caring for their
children to encourage optimal growth and development.
Select Highlights:
 Successfully taught elementary students within multicultural, academically diverse, special education,
Title 1, and early childhood intervention environments, ensuring all students’ needs were met.
 Accommodated students with IEPs for behavior issues, learning disabilities, and other learning challenges,
ensuring all students achieved growth and were prepared for the challenges of the next grade level.
 Devised and implemented creative and research-driven lessons that were both challenging and engaging,
while remaining flexible and accommodating to each student’s learning style and ability.
 Motivated students to become actively engaged in instruction through the implementation of hands-on
activities, manipulatives, movement, and group work that augmented subject matter.
 Contributed to students’ ability to retain material through meaningful practice, real world applications,
and encouragement.
 Integrated technology into lessons through the use of computers, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Activeboards,
and 21st
century learning skills.
 Cultivated a work-oriented and focused learning environment in which students were provided with
clear, consistent directions and follow through.
 Established clear behavior guidelines, implemented behavior modification strategies, and actively engaged
and positively reinforced students to ensure they remained on task and motivated to learn.
 Monitored students’ progress on a continuous basis, using a variety of ongoing assessments; identified
individual student needs, evaluated progress and kept accurate records of student data.
 Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administration to provide students with the greatest
opportunities and ensure all students were given the appropriate learning tools to succeed.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CTIP 1 PK-2 School Team Tier I Positive Behavior Support Training
Downloading and Accessing Books from “Bookshare” Tier II Positive Behavior Support Training
Every Day Math Differentiated Instruction Tier III Positive Behavior Support Training
Brigance First Grade Admission Test Training GLAD Theory and Model
Nevada Alternate Assessment (NAA) Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success
Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Comprehensive Visual Phonics: See the Sound
Cultural Competency and the MTSS Framework RTI Training for Elementary Schools

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Using AR/STAR Enterprise in the Data-Informed School