Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academic 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.
Natural leader experienced in driving great team successes by coaching and motivating team members to increase student outcomes across diverse cultures and learning styles.Record of performance in meeting organizational objectives.Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles.
Skills
Student counseling
Student progress reporting
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Special education
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Lesson planning
Classroom management
In-depth knowledge of autism
Learning style assessment
Work History
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade Special Education, 07/2020 to 09/2021 Francis Howell School District – Saint Charles, MO,
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
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.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, 08/2017 to 05/2020 Jefferson Parish Public School System – City, STATE,
Delivered effective and differentiated instruction to students on the autism spectrum
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Instructed students in four academic areas and in reading groups
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Developed communication systems for non-verbal children
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
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 90% decrease in tantrums in classroom
Completed intensive leadership training and provided information to colleagues on TEACCH methods
Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons
Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
Established safe play environment for students
Collaborated with numerous departments and 2-3 standard education teachers to assist in co-teaching models in science and social studies
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
Attended monthly staff training sessions
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills
Advocate for Children With Special Needs, 01/1995 to 12/1999 Family Voices – City, STATE,
Led multidisciplinary, continuous quality improvement program to improve patient outcomes
Reviewed and approved all contracts to clients prior to being submitted
Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation
Led multidisciplinary team in delivery of client wraparound services requiring close cooperation among members to share information and develop solutions to meet broad array of deliverables
Achieved client confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential
Provided excellent service to guests and employees
Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations
Greeted clients and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate and maintain welcoming atmosphere
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager
Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
Positioned as primary liaison to streamline operations of multiple lines of business within organization
Communicated with clients to review contract, answer any questions and learn about their unique scenarios and how to troubleshoot
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists
Successfully led key projects which resulted in [positive outcome]
Planned and executed [project]
Special Education Resource Teacher, 07/1994 to 07/1999 Marrero Christian Academy – City, STATE,
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
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
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
Identified staff requirements and communicated to human resource department to initiate recruitment and training processes
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Collected data by identifying sources of information, including designing survey and collection methods
Maintained historical records by documenting system changes and revisions
Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems
Led multidisciplinary, continuous quality improvement program to improve patient outcomes
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Education
Master of Education: Teaching and Learning focus Special Education, Expected in 05/2020 University of Holy Cross - New Orleans, LA GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Expected in 08/1978 Erskine College - Due West, SC GPA:
Certifications
ESL certified
LDOE certified in Pk-3, Elementary Education 1-5, Mild/Moderate Special Education 1-5
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