Reading Specialist Resume Example

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. Exercised flexibility within classroom addressing students needs through special accommodations
• Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modification and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring diverse needs of every student are successfully realized
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
• Attended monthly staff training sessions
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
• Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
• Outstanding results on standardized testing when small group instruction was implemented
• Mentor Teacher
• Created and implemented district wide record keeping system to monitor progress of Special Education students to ensure compliance with IEP's
• All 3rd grade Special Education students passed Virginia Reading SOL which secured continued accreditation for school
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
• Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development
• Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation
• Participated in week-long intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
• Administered, analyzed, and reported results psychoeducational testing

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL TESTING
Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC-III)
Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ-R Cog)
Test of Written Language (TOWL)
Conners Rating Scale (CRS)

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
• Maintained Title 1 compliance throughout caseload
• Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
• Attended monthly staff training sessions
• Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
• Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
• Managed large caseload across several grade levels (20-28 students)
• Administered, analyzed, and reported results psychoeducational testing

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL TESTING
Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC-III)
Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ-R Cog)
Test of Written Language (TOWL)
Conners Rating Scale (CRS)