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CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary

Versatile Special and general eduaction Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, which cater to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Work History
Ector County ISD - Certified Special Education TeacherOdessa, TX11/2013 - Current
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • Instructed students in all academic areas and small reading groups.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Established safe play environment for students.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Harmony Science Academy - Certified General Education TeacherOdessa, TX08/2010 - 08/2012
  • Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using Eduphoria to update and enhance learning plans.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Encouraged interactivelearning by incorporating educational software and online assignments.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including Kagan and Stetson.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Assisted with organization and administration of standardized testing by being a test administrator.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Odessa YMCA - Child Care ProviderOdessa, TX05/1998 - 07/2008
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Cared for children ages 0 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Skills
  • Special education
  • Understanding of special education
  • Certified generalist 4-8 teacher
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Student-centered learning
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Test proctoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Varied lesson plans
  • Elementary education
  • Classroom discipline
  • Student motivation
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Positive attitude
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Teaching/tutoring
  • Lesson planning
Education
05/2004University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TXBachelor of Arts: History/English/Teaching
Odessa CollegeOdessa, TXGeneral Studies
Certifications

Certified Generalist grades 4-8 Tx

Special Education endorsement grades K-12 TX

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ector County ISD
  • Harmony Science Academy
  • Odessa YMCA

School Attended

  • University of Texas Permian Basin
  • Odessa College

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Special Education Teacher
  • Certified General Education Teacher
  • Child Care Provider

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : History/English/Teaching
    General Studies

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