elementary special education teacher resume example with 9 years of experience
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Professional Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher/Case Manager successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Illinois and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Skills
Positive Learning Environment
Common Core Learning Standards
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Document Coordination
Classroom Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Work History
07/2013 to CurrentElementary Special Education TeacherRegion Vii Education Service Center | Kilgore, TX,
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
08/2018 to 06/20195th Grade Classroom TeacherRock Island Milan School District | City, STATE,
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
08/2013 to 06/20181st Grade Classroom TeacherRock Island Milan School District | City, STATE,
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Expected in 05/2019 to to Master of Science | Reading SpecialistWestern Illinois University, Moline, IL, GPA:
Dean's List-All Semesters (2017-2019)
4.0 GPA
Relevant Coursework: Reading & Special Education
Professional Development: Reading Research & SPED Law
Capstone Project: Parental involvement and the reading success of students.
Expected in 05/2016 to to Master of Science | Curriculum And InstructionWestern Illinois University, Moline, IL, GPA:
Dean's ListAll Semesters (2014-2016)
Professional Development: Reading
Relevant Coursework: Math & Reading
4.0 GPA
Capstone Project: Using the Marzano's 6-Step Process for Building Vocabulary to Increase Student Achievement in Mathematics.
Expected in 05/2013 to to Bachelor of Science | Elementary EducationWestern Illinois University, Moline, IL, GPA:
Kappa Delta Pi Member
3.97 GPA
Dean's List-All Semesters (2011-2013)
Affiliations
International, Illinois, and Blackhawk Reading Council(s)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Association of American Educators.
National Education Association.
Council for Learning Disabilities
National Association of Special Education Teachers
Certifications
Elementary Education-Grades K-9
Language Arts-Grades 5-8
Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education)-Grades K-9
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