Enthusiastic educator who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of curriculum expectation and willing to assist in differentiation of instruction and training in literacy and math. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in curriculum and leadership. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Willing to work with staff to develop positive learning environments that will allow the teachers to grow and meet the need of all students.
Support administration in areas of instruction or supervision of staff and students.
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Supervision
Wilson Reading Instruction
Math Instruction
Orton Gillingham Strategies
Education
Arkansas State UniversityState University, ARExpected in 08/1998 ā āMaster of Science:Elementary Administration - GPA:
Arkansas State UniversityState University, ARExpected in 08/1987 ā āBachelor of Science:Elementary Education/ Special Education - GPA:
Work History
Little Rock School District - Special Education Instructional Specialist City, STATE, 08/2006 - Current
Deliver instruction to students in literacy and math to meet their individual needs.
Maintain records for special education due process procedures and work closely with general education teachers and other specialist to make sure all needs are met in their classrooms.
Place and monitor 504 and ESOL students, as well as maintain records.
Administer ELPA 21 testing
Chairperson for Student Based Intervention Team
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Fort Smith School District - Special Education Instructional Specialist/Lead Teacher City, STATE, 08/2003 - 06/2006
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.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Valley View School District - Building Administrator City, STATE, 08/1998 - 08/2003
Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
Developed and implemented plans to minimize misbehavior and maximize learning in school of students.
Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support [Type] students.
Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
Proposed and executed budget of per school year.
Oversaw students and monitored behavior during activities.
Attended annual meetings with special education and 504 students to represent needs of school district.
Bay School District - Special Education Instructional Specialist City, STATE, 08/1987 - 06/1998
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.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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Job Titles Held:
Special Education Instructional Specialist
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