Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring with the capability of delivering personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted on specific learning needs and strengths. Able to leverage strong communication skills and a patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Compassionate Behavior Specialist enthusiastic about helping teachers better manage student behavior and increase academic performance.
Skills
Adaptable style
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Behavior management
Parental communication
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Special needs students
Social skills development
Personalized instruction
Behavioral analysis
Instructional best practices
Performance assessments
Behavior modification
Program management
Behavioral improvements
Data-driven instruction
Experience
QBHP, 11/2018 - 01/2019 Urbandale Community School District – Urbandale, IA,
Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
Documented activities and behaviors.
Helped to implement individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
Performed comprehensive diagnostic assessments for each patient.
QBHP, 08/2017 - 10/2018 The Stepping Stones Group – Laguna Niguel, CA,
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Performed comprehensive diagnostic assessments for each patient.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
Special Education Teacher, 10/2012 - 10/2016 Alpena Public Schools – City, STATE,
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism using differentiated instruction.
Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Led resource class of special education students.
General Education Teacher, 01/2008 - 10/2012 All Saints Catholic School – City, STATE,
Provided small group and classroom instruction to 28 students.
Conducted classes with an engaging, informative and motivational style.
Completed required classroom documentation and updated student records.
Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.
Tracked individual student progress and adjusted teaching methods to improve understanding of material.
Helped students build useful skills such as writing proficiency and reading comprehension.
Built relationships with students of all cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Helped students develop skills and prepare for regional and national competitions.
Completed documentation and maintained files.
Maintained classroom tools and special equipment in an organized and working fashion.
Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
Selected curriculum and developed lesson plans based on class needs.
Worked with individual students to bring up to level or help gifted advance further.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Expected in 05/2007 - Spring Arbor University - Spring Arbor, MI, GPA:
Master of Arts: Special Education, Expected in 05/2016 - Spring Arbor University - Spring Arbor, MI GPA:
Applied Behavior Analysis - 24 Credit Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis, Expected in 03/2018 - University California Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA, GPA:
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