Preschool Intervention Specialist Resume Example
Creative and enthusiastic early intervention specialist with over 24 years of experience teaching special needs, learning-different and typically developing students within a 5 Stars rated preschool . Deeply committed to providing quality, learner-centered instruction optimizing student success. 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. Exceptional skills working with parents, specialists and administrators to meet the educational needs of each student.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Cooperative classroom teacher for Wright State University student teachers
- Collaborated with peers and administration to create evaluation documents that measure student growth over time
- Managed IEP and ETR information
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Organized instructional materials, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives
- Coursework in Early Education of the Handicapped and Prekindergarten
Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD
- Tools for Successful Teaching
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
- Understanding Autism
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI
- Using Assessment to Improve Student Learning
University of Findlay Findlay, OH
- Neuro-Developmental Differences in Children
ASD Strategies in Action: Many Faces of Autism
ASD Strategies in Action: Toddler/Preschool Course
Different Yet Alike: Teaching Practices for Children with Special Needs
The Impact of Ohio's Opioid Crisis on Young Children: A Practical Guide
Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program
- Certified in Early Childhood Education (EEH Pre-K-8)
- 24+ years of experience in a Developmental Preschool Classroom serving an average of 16 children between the ages 3-6
- OTES Final Summative Rating: Accomplished
- OCCRRA Career Pathways Level: 5
- ETR and IEP Knowledge and Implementation
- Up to date on First Aid/CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse courses
- Early Learning Assessment and Child Outcome Summary knowledge and implementation
- Denver Developmental Screening and the Brigance III screening knowledge and implementation
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program knowledge and implementation
- Team member for ETR and IEP meetings with parents
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Hands-on play based instruction for a fun and safe learning experience
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- The University of Findlay
- The Defiance College
Job Titles Held:
- Preschool Intervention Specialist
- Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant
Degrees
- Master of Arts , K-12 Education 05/1999
Bachelor of Science , K-8 Education 05/1994
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