Special Education Teacher, Grades 6 8 resume example with 12+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Qualified and committed educator offering 12 years experience in education with specialized knowledge in Special Education and Instructional Coaching. Demonstrated history of designing and implementing teacher trainings and workshops to improve instructional delivery for all students.
Skills
Public speaking
Data analysis
Training material development
Training program development
Employee training
Data organization
Staff Growth and Development
Teaching/tutoring
Interpersonal skills
Computer proficient
Classroom discipline
Strong collaborator
Inquiry-based learning
Outstanding social skills
Experience with special-needs students
G Suite knowledgeable
Monitoring outcomes
Diverse groups presentations
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Positive reinforcement
Classroom expertise
Workshop coordination
Oral and written communication
Spanish & Portuguese speaking
Work History
09/2017 to CurrentSpecial Education Teacher, Grades 6-8Rockford Public Schools | Rockford, IL,
Instructed students in 3 academic areas and multiple reading groups.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
Partnered with standard education teachers from Math, ELA and Science departments.
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
09/2013 to 08/2017Elementary Instructional CoachCalhoun Intermediate School District | Marshall, MI,
Employ and model a variety of strategies to build the capacity of teachers in effective instructional and assessment practices that respond directly to the CCLS, including individual and/or group learning activities, differentiation, modeling, peer coaching, peer observations, inter and intra visitations, and virtual classrooms and technology applications
Assist teachers with broadening and deepening their math content area knowledge by facilitating inquiry-based processes such as small group professional development sessions, study groups, lesson studies, and action research Attend instructional support team meetings
Build and maintain the school's resources for continuous instructional growth of teachers and administrators including texts, multimedia, website links, technology software, research studies and articles, and lesson plans and demonstration lessons
Collaborate with building Principal in designing the form and content of building-based staff development and the school's Professional Development Plan
Inform leadership team of the progress of professional development needs on a regular basis and collaborate with the leadership team to modify the building's PDP as needed
Provide support in analyzing student achievement data and assist in the facilitation of the school's PLC meetings
Assist in the ongoing implementation of the school's RtI Tiered Interventions building-wide and in individual classrooms
Identify, provide and support teachers in the development of curriculum-aligned classroom materials
Facilitate and/or participate in regularly scheduled teacher meetings as needed or as requested
Provide the building Principal and Director of Curriculum - Math with updates and progress in meeting goals
Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers Attend district-provided training sessions
Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
Supervised teacher activities and recommended certain changes to strengthen teaching abilities.
Updated current school curriculums to ensure students were technologically current.
Planned and organized teacher training programs.
Organized various committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
09/2010 to 08/2013Special Education Teacher, 5th GradeLakeland Central School District | City, STATE,
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
09/2008 to 06/2010Special Education Teacher, Leave ReplacementUnion Free School District Of The Tarrytowns | City, STATE,
Provide direct and indirect support to students in a positive environment
Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of language, cognition and memory
Instruct students in ELA and Mathematics using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi- sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their child (ren) and their individualized educational needs
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote the child's educational, physical, and social/emotional development
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, projects, and units and communicate those objectives to students
Work with students in small-group multi-sensory WILSON reading
Perform related work as required.
Education
Expected in Master of Science | Elementary EducationMercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NYGPA:
Expected in Bachelor of Science | CommunicationsUniversity of Miami, Coral Gables, FLGPA:
Certifications
NY State teaching certification Childhood Education (1-6)
NY State teaching certification Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
NY State teaching certification Students with Disabilities (1-6)
*Pending NY State teaching certification Students with Disabilities Extension (7-8)
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