Theresa Silva Email & Phone Number

Educated, Powerful, and Proud Latina Educator. Professional, Collaborative, Adaptability, Compassion, and Love are all qualities I possess as I strive to work in the community and advocate for my students and the families I work with. The past 5-years have been spent being mentored by a wonderful Special Education teacher who has taught me how to be gentle, patient, and understanding when it comes to working with my students. I am CPI, First Aide, and CPR certified. I have also attended an abundance of trainings to further my knowledge on working with students who may have trauma, use AAC devices, struggle with behaviors, or are ESL. In the classroom I heavily rely on evidence-based strategies such as: modeling, scaffolding, game based learning, I do, We do, You do, and realia. Working in education has become my passion, and I cannot imagine doing anything else!Professional DispositionThe moment I completed my first year as a Special Education Paraprofessional, I knew this was the career path I wanted to pursue. I have worked 5+ years within a self-contained special education classroom and have been able to further my education to become a certified educator. While pursuing this degree there are values and commitments we are vowed to take. Of course, this was no hesitation for me. As an educator I believe that all students have the ability to learn with the provided proper supports and strategies that the child needs to be successful. As an educator I believe it is of the upmost importance to provide an environment for my students to learn about the diversity of others, while also learning to embrace their own culture and interact with their peers as well as other within the community. In the classroom it is important that students learn about the importance of fairness over equality. We will work on exercises that promote equity in all areas of instruction. As an educator, qualities that I possess that make this the perfect career for me is my compassion, dedication, empathy, and advocacy for all my students! I honor all commitments and make my students my priority. I believe parent/teacher collaboration is vital for any student success, so parent be prepared to hear from me often!