8Th ELA EXC Interrelated SPED Teacher Resume Example Clarke County School District

8TH ELA EXC INTERRELATED SPED TEACHER

Professional Summary

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs students. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Versatile with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities.

Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Helpful, resourceful, and extensively trained in helping students with special needs. Equipped to provide appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning disabilities.

Equipped with positive attitude and patience necessary to teach special education. Extensive experience working with students with learning disabililties.

Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Skills

Classroom management
Special education
Group and individual instruction
Elementary education
MS Office
Student counseling
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning

Middle school education
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Disability assessment testing
Trained in CPI
Secondary education
Student Progress Reporting

Work History

8th ELA EXC Interrelated SPED Teacher , 07/2019 to 05/2020
Clarke County School District – Athens, Georgia

Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 40% decrease in disruptions in classroom.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Collaborated with numerous departments and 7 standard education teachers.
Partnered with standard education teachers from English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies departments.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.

5th Grade Teacher, 08/2016 to 05/2019
Elbert County School District – Elberton, Georgia

Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Substitute Teacher, 01/2008 to 08/2016
Elbert County School District – Elberton, Georgia

Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Took over social studies class for 2 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Took over music for 1 month, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Took over Academic Support class for math for 3 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Used Excel and Infinite Campus to maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teachers absence.
Provided instruction for students in all subject areas.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for all classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Handled classrooms of up to 30 students, reporting problem students to administration and keeping detailed behavioral records.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, 04/2015
University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ

Graduated with 3.65 GPA

High School Diploma: 06/1984
Clarke Central High School - Athens, GA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Clarke County School District
Elbert County School District

School Attended

University of Phoenix
Clarke Central High School

Job Titles Held:

8th ELA EXC Interrelated SPED Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
Substitute Teacher

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Early Childhood Education , 04/2015
High School Diploma : 06/1984

8th ELA EXC Interrelated SPED Teacher Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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