special education resource teacher resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Versatile and resilient 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
Special Education serving diverse student populations of varying ages and needs
Child Development across wide ranges of student needs
Positive Reinforcement Strategies managing moderate to severe student behavior challenges and implementing conflict resolution techniques
Tracking Student Progress using Evidence Based Assessment while collaborating with colleagues and guardians
Work History
10/2011 to 10/2023Special Education Resource TeacherPaterson School District | Paterson, NJ,
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
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.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Collaborated with regular education teachers and paraprofessionals to share research based strategies and methods to aid in teaching students
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
08/2001 to 05/2010Special Education Teacher Self-Contained EBD Beacon Light Behavioral Health System | North Warren, PA,
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
08/1990 to 08/2001Regular Education TeacherEvansville Catholic Diocese | City, STATE,
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Served as teacher representative on school board
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Served on numerous committees benefiting student success and welfare
08/2010 to 03/2011Substitutre TeracherRichardson Independent Schools | City, STATE,
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Expected in 05/2004 to to Master of Arts | Special EducationMurray State University, Murray, KYGPA:
Expected in 05/1990 to to Master of Science | Elementary School TeachingUniversity of Southern Indiana, Evansville, INGPA:
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