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.
Skills
Special education
Special project coordination
Staff education
Department leadership
Provided exemplary coaching to all department employees, realizing a successful increase in success and team morale.
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Teacher collaboration
Departmental activities
Educational support
IEP goals
IEP familiarity
One-on-one and small group instruction
Tutoring students
Grading homework and tests
Maintaining safe environments
Standardized testing
Excellent classroom management
Experience
Resource Room Special Education Teacher, 08/2020 to Current Distinctive Schools – Harper Woods, MI,
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Special Education Teacher/ Department Head, 08/2015 to 07/2020 Lakeville Area Public Schools – Lakeville, MN,
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.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, and reports.
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
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.
Worked with average of 15 students per class.
Worked in collaboration with 10 conventional education instructors across multiple departments.
Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
Supervised and trained 2 teaching assistants.
Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Administered STAAR online, STAAAR paper and STAAR oral standardized tests.
Established clear objectives for all lessons to both students and parents.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
Administered minor first aid to injured students.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional, 08/2010 to 09/2015 Alvin Independent School District (Assets Academy) – City, STATE,
Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing.
Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Supervised test taking and graded papers.
Collaborated with the teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
Escorted students to the restroom, to the cafeteria, outside and on field trips.
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Assistant Director Daycare, 05/2007 to 08/2010 Village Early Learning Center – City, STATE,
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Carefully monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
Managed operations of childcare center licensed for 150 children.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Upheld all CPR and First Aid Texas regulated certifications.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Expected in 08/2010 University of Houston - Clear Lake - Houston, TX GPA:
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