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Joanne Angela Acuña

@joanneangelaacua

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Compassionate preschool and special needs educator focused on inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a supportive, collaborative school environment where I can deliver inclusive, developmentally appropriate instruction, use digital tools, and contribute to student-centered curriculum development and growth.

I am a dedicated early childhood and special needs educator with hands-on experience delivering high-quality instruction in both classroom and online settings. I design curriculum-aligned, engaging lessons using tactile materials, colors, and interactive strategies to support communication, social skills, and academic growth.

I maintain detailed student portfolios, monitor progress through assessments, and provide individualized support for at-risk and struggling learners. I collaborate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrative staff, and I handle classroom administrative tasks such as billing and promotional materials.

My background includes roles as a preschool and SPED teacher, shadow teacher, and tutor, plus experience using digital tools like Kahoot, Canva, and Google Workspace to enhance learning and instructional design. I bring a student-centered approach and practical special education training to foster holistic development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Pre-school Teacher

Mind Builder Learning Center

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Co-owned and taught in a preschool and special needs program, designing and delivering curriculum-aligned lessons and managing billing; maintained student portfolios to track progress and readiness for promotion while fostering strong parent and colleague relationships.

Special Education Lesson planning Portfolio Management Canva

Pre-school and SPED Teacher

Hope Horizon School for Giftedness

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Delivered in-person and online instruction for preschool and special education students, created developmentally appropriate tactile and interactive lessons, and monitored progress through assessments and portfolios to support at-risk learners.

Early Childhood Education Special Education Curriculum Design Assessments Tutoring Kahoot Twinkl Canva Google Workspace

Shadow Teacher and Tutor

De La Salle University - Araneta

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years)

Provided one-on-one tutoring and shadowing for children with special needs and regular students, implementing individualized strategies to improve learning, communication, and social skills and maintaining progress portfolios.

One On One Tutoring Progress Monitoring Lesson planning Microsoft Office Google Workspace