Versatile Special Education Teacher 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.
Skills
Wilson Certified (Certified Dyslexic Specialist)
Trained in Orton Gillingham
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Student counseling
Group and individual instruction
Trained in CPI
Differentiated instruction
Disability assessment testing
Classroom management
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Creative problem solving
Education
University of St. FrancisJoliet, ILExpected in 08/2020 ā āBachelor of Arts:Special Education - GPA:
Concordia University ChicagoRiver Forest, ILExpected in 08/2018 ā āMaster of Arts:Reading Teacher Education - GPA:
Work History
Merakey - Lead Special Education Teacher Collegeville, PA, 08/2015 - Current
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Fullbloom - Special Education Teacher Bradenton, FL, 08/2001 - 06/2003
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
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 across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Fullbloom - Special Education Teacher Bradley, SC, 08/2000 - 06/2001
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
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 across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
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