Sylvia Ferrales-Salas
Denver
Summary
Compassionate professional with a versatile background in special education and behavioral support. Known for effective classroom management and individualized instruction, committed to fostering student growth and creating inclusive learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Colorado LiftED Foundation
Denver
10.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional strategies and resources.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating a variety of activitys.
Registered Behavior Technician
Colorful Breakthrough in ABA
Edinburg
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Collected and recorded data on client progress and behavior changes.
- Engaged clients through play-based activities to promote skill development.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES ABA
Centennial
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during therapy sessions.
- Assisted in developing home programs that support generalization across settings.
- Engaged clients with activities to build trusting relationships.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Strive Preparatory Schools
Denver
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted teachers in delivering individualized instruction to special education students.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance students' social skills and academic engagement.
Instructional Coach
The Colorado I Have a Dream Foundatiom
Denver
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with instructors to design engaging curriculum materials and lesson plans.
- Provided coaching support to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed resources and tools to support differentiated instruction in diverse classrooms.
Instructor
The Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation
Denver
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Organized field trips related to course topics in order to provide hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Denver, CO06-2017
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Instructional coaching
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Attendance monitoring
- Class instruction
- Special needs teaching
- Verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor
Colorado LiftED Foundation
10.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Colorful Breakthrough in ABA
06.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES ABA
10.2023 - 01.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Strive Preparatory Schools
11.2021 - 03.2023
Instructional Coach
The Colorado I Have a Dream Foundatiom
08.2019 - 05.2020
Instructor
The Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation
06.2015 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
North High School