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LEARNING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Passionate teacher with more than 20 years of experience planning and implementing diverse intervention curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom technology
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Cultural awareness
  • Analytical skills
  • Learner assessment
  • Leadership
  • Student assessments
Work History
07/2017 to 06/2020Learning Support SpecialistCompany Name | City, State
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
  • Pull out/push in support in literacy/math
  • Parent meetings to discuss evaluations and academic progress.
  • Creation of learning plans and progress reports
  • Training staff in accommodations/differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement (MTSS) (RtI)
  • WASC (Western Association of School Accreditation)
  • Member of Report Card Taskforce and Curriculum Assessment Team
  • AIM (Agape International Missions) School special educator teacher trainer Cambodia
  • Google Level 1 Trained
  • Green Dragons Eco Club sponsor
08/2015 to 06/2017Exceptional Student Education SpecialistCompany Name | City, State
  • Conduct, schedule IEP meetings with parents /staff
  • Facilitated conferences with parents to review progress, adjust academic plans
  • Organized ESY (summer program) for (129) students
  • Administrative team member - ESE representative
  • Professional Learning Community leader
  • Ensure compliance of federal and local policies
  • Response to Intervention (Rti/MTSS) Team Member
  • Coordinate curriculum and behavior trainings needed by special education department
  • Transportation Coordinator
  • Sunshine Committee Member (social committee)
09/2002to 01/2015Special Education & Generalist Teacher/Team LeadCompany Name | City, State
  • Planning, instructing, scheduling, developing curriculum for various ages 6-11
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with classroom schedule
  • Conducted trainings for staff and students, mentor to new teachers (NESS)
  • Faculty Council Member, Union Steward, SAC (Student Advisory Committee) Member
  • Microsoft/Apple Systems, SMART Board, Schoology
  • Facilitated weekly meetings for 3rd grade team of 12
  • Cooperating teacher for Florida Atlantic University, Broward College
  • Functional Behavior Assessment /PBIP lead
  • Biz Town (local economics program) Liaison for 5th grade
  • Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning
09/2000 to 08/2002Special Education TeacherCompany Name | City, State
  • Planning, modifying curriculum for intellectually disabled
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Implementation/creation of IEPs and FBA plans
  • Supervision and training of classroom aides
  • Assistive technology facilitator
  • Aftercare program counselor
  • Coordination with support staff for related services
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Coordinated teacher assistant schedules/duties with classroom schedule
Education
03/2011M.B.A | BusinessUniversity of Phoenix, City, State
06/2000B.A. | Exceptional Student Education/Elementary EducationFlorida Atlantic University, City
  • Majored in Varying Exceptionalities
  • Minored in Elementary Education
05/1994Associate of Arts | ArtBroward College, City, State
Certifications

Florida Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (1-6), Exceptional Student Education (K-12), Art (K-12) and ESOL endorsed

Trainings
  • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
  • Boardmaker
  • Orton-Gillingham (Basic & Advanced)
  • Phonics for Reading
  • Great Leaps
  • Fountas & Pinell - Benchmark Assessment System
  • LLI Reading Program
  • Bridges Math Intervention
  • Daily 5
  • EASY IEP online system
  • Schoology
  • Google Classroom
  • Powerschool
  • Adaptive Schools
  • MAP Online Assessment
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Phoenix
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • Broward College

Job Titles Held:

  • Learning Support Specialist
  • Exceptional Student Education Specialist
  • Special Education & Generalist Teacher/Team Lead
  • Special Education Teacher

Degrees

  • 03/2011 M.B.A | Business
    06/2000 B.A. | Exceptional Student Education/Elementary Education
    05/1994 Associate of Arts | Art

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