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Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher adept at incorporating each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances.
Talented and caring learning handicapped teacher versed in working with all learning styles. Regularly attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents.
Intuitive and compassionate Special Education Teacher talented at making special needs children feel valued and accepted. History of encouraging each child to reach full potential.
Skills
Motivating students
Mastery of direct instruction
Social skills development
Experience
08/1997 to 06/2017
Resource Specialist TeacherPara Los Ninos – Los Angeles, CA,
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 learning handicaps, including autism using direct instruction and hands on lessons as needed
Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Maintained current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
Proctored standardized tests, maintaining strict requirements and complete student records.
Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discpline.
Documented growth, development and understanding displayed by all students through outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies.
Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
09/1995 to 06/1997
Special Education TeacherSt. Mary's County Public Schools – Leonardtown, MD,
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with learning disabilities using Direct Instruction and hands on techniques.
Established clear objectives for all lessons to both students and parents.
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Administered standardized tests.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Worked with average of 10 students per class.
09/1993 to 06/1995
Resource Specialist TeacherPara Los Ninos – Los Angeles, CA,
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism using Direct Instruction.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
09/1986 to 06/1993
Learning Handicapped Special Day TeacherLos Angeles Unified School District – City, STATE,
Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Supervised and trained teaching assistants.
Provided instruction to students in learning handicapped, special day setting to assist in development of variety of skills.
Worked with average of 10-12 students per class.
Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
Encouraged students to be understanding of others.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1989
Master of Science: Learning Handicapped Education California State University - Dominguez Hills - Carson, CA GPA:
Expected in 12/1978
Bachelor of Arts: Art Education SUNY College At Buffalo - Buffalo, NY, GPA:
Expected in 05/1977
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And Sciences Rockland Community College - Suffern, NY GPA:
Certifications
K - 12 and adult Learning Handicapped Education Credential, California
K - 12 Resource Specialist Certificate, California
K - 12 and adult Art Education Credential, California
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