Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. 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.
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Interpersonal Communication
Philosophy
Schedule Management
Verbal And Written Communication
Safety Understanding
Recruitment Strategies
Team Assignments
Skill Development
Game Strategy Planning
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, 08/2018 to Current Harris County Dept Of Education – Houston, TX,
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
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.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Assistant High School Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator, 06/2013 to Current Bullitt Central High School – City, STATE,
Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with prospective players and their families, and volunteer coaching at the middle school level to establish relationships.
Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving
Equipment and travel arrangements.
Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
Regularly visited middle schools to bring awareness to our middle school and high school programs.
Coached high school and middle school football simultaneously in one season in an effort to bridge the gap between the two programs.
Substitute Teacher, 08/2015 to 08/2018 Bullitt County Public Schools – City, STATE,
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Master of Arts: Special Education LBD K-12, Expected in 05/2021 University of The Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY GPA:
GPA 3.9
Bachelor of Science: Organizational Leadership And Learning, Expected in 12/2017 University of Louisville - Louisville, Ky, GPA:
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Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Assistant High School Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator
