Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 30 + years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Skills
Special education
Student-centered learning
SMART Board aptitude
Classcape knowledge
Group learning mechanics
Experiential learning
Elementary education
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Standardized Testing
Secondary education
Test Proctoring
Inquiry-based learning
Student engagement
Social-Emotional Learning training
Child development
Testing and grading
RTI familiarity
Curriculum Development
Special Needs Students
Middle school education
Work History
Hospital/Homebound Teacher, 10/XXX4 to 05/2020 Alamogordo Public Schools – Alamogordo, NM,
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for [Area of study].
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Special Education Teacher, 08/1991 to 07/XXX4 Alamogordo Public Schools – Alamogordo, NM,
Instructed students in [Number] academic areas and [Number] reading groups.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
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.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
Established safe play environment for students.
Partnered with standard education teachers from math, science and reading departments.
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Partnered with standard education teachers from Math, Science , and Reading departments.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher, 08/1984 to 08/1991 Atkinson County School System – City, STATE,
Instructed students in [Number] academic areas and [Number] reading groups.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
Established safe play environment for students.
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1980 Thomas County Central High School - Thomasville, GA GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Special Education, Expected in 07/1984 Valdosta State College - Valdosta, GA, GPA:
Master of Arts: Special Education, Expected in 08/1988 Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA GPA:
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