Head Teacher Resume Example Hamilton County Educational Service Center

HEAD TEACHER

Professional Summary

Compassionate and dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Work History

Head Teacher, 08/2015 to CurrentHamilton County Educational Service Center - Cincinnati , OH

Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
Used TS Gold to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of students
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Special Education Teacher- Autism and LBD, 08/2011 to 07/2015Campbell County Schools - Cold Spring, KY

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Taught reading, language arts, math and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Used and helped train staff and students on the uses of assistive technology devices (Proloquo2go, and Vantage Lite)
Knowledgeable in the use of Board Maker to create visuals for students.

Special Education Teacher , 08/2010 to 06/2011Grant County Schools - Dry Ridge , KY

Itinerant teacher traveled between two elementary schools to support children on my caseloads in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Supported student learning objectives through one on one and small group settings
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
Collaborated with General Education Teachers on a daily basis
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Established safe play environment for students.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

2nd Grade Teacher, 08/2009 to 01/2010Six Mile Charter Academy - Fort Myers , FL

Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
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.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Taught all core subjects including math, science, technology and history.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education And Special Education, 05/2009

Morehead State University - Morehead, KY

My degree is in Elementary Education Kindergarten through 5th grade

Special Education with an emphasis in Learning and Behavioral Disorders Grades Kindergarten through 12th grade

Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

Member of Delta Zeta Sorority

Some College (No Degree), Moderate To Severe Disabilities

Northern Kentucky University - Cold Spring, KY

I completed some graduate coursework in the field of special education in the area of Moderate to Severe Disabilities. I changed teaching positions and put my graduate studies in this field on hold and did not complete all coursework to obtain Master's Degree

Master of Science, Early Childhood Studies

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

I have begun graduate work in the area of Early Childhood Studies.

I began in December 2019 and I am currently still working on classes with anticipation of completing the program by August 2020.

I have a current GPA of 4.0.

Certifications

Current Ohio Teaching Certification in Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Additional Information

References

Ann Mitchell, TIP Program Mananger

CCHMC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

Ann.Mitchell@cchmc.org

Melissa Moore, Coordinator

CCHMC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

melissa.morris3@cchmc.org

859-638-3289

Danielle Spears, Coordinator

CCHMC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

513-803-5551

danielle.spears@cchmc.org

Ginny Joo, Specialist/Program Management

CCHMC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

513-253-3694

virginia.joo@cchmc.org

Pamela Meisner, HCESC Field Supervisor

HCESC

924 Waycross Road

Cincinnati, OH 45240

513-497-6764

pamela.meisner@hcesc.org

Michelle Huber, Co-Worker

HCESC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

513-295-3080

michelle.huber@hcesc.org

Joni Niehaus, Co-Worker

HCESC

2850 Winslow Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45206

513-300-0788

joni.niehaus@hcesc.org

Skills

Lesson Planning
Adept at working with special needs children
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Student progress reporting
Emotional development
Activity Planning
Safety awareness

Cleaning requirements
Documentation
Time management
Data Analysis
Child development
Dietary requirements
ClassroomManagement

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Hamilton County Educational Service Center
Campbell County Schools
Grant County Schools
Six Mile Charter Academy

School Attended

Morehead State University
Northern Kentucky University
Walden University

Job Titles Held:

Head Teacher
Special Education Teacher- Autism and LBD
Special Education Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts , Elementary Education And Special Education 05/2009
Some College (No Degree) , Moderate To Severe Disabilities
Master of Science , Early Childhood Studies

Head Teacher Resume Example

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