special education teacher resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
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
Program development and management
Differentiated Instruction
Data management
Conflict resolution techniques
Student progress reporting
Elementary/Secondary education
Special Education
Work History
07/2016 to 01/2021Special Education TeacherCommunity Reach Center | Denver, CO,
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to 15-20 students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Collaborated with numerous departments and 40 general education teachers.
Evaluated, planned and implemented intervention based on data review.
Worked with 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.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
06/2013 to 06/2015Teacher on Special AssignmentCooley | Los Angeles, CA,
Instructed homebound middle school students in all core subjects, principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all subject areas.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for over 25 students and families.
Evaluated student progress and data.
Documented student interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Supported several Private Schools through diagnostic testing, planning and implementing IEPs.
01/2011 to 06/2013Professional Development CoordinatorCommunity Reach Center | Thornton, CO,
Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet the state requirements of the organization.
Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
Continuously delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of over 100 child care employees.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
07/2001 to 06/2010Special Education TeacherSocorro Independent School District | City, STATE,
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to 15 neurodiverse students.
Supervised 3 paraprofessionals
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
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.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Education
Expected in 01/2001 to to Teacher Certification in Special Education | Special EducationRegion 19 Alternative Teaching Program, El Paso, TX, GPA:
Expected in 01/2000 to to Bachelor of Science | Business ManagementUniversity Of Phoenix, Santa Teresa, NM, GPA:
Accomplishments
Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of student individualized educational plans.
Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Collaborated with a team in the development of training for child care staff.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to manage a resource room.
Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for special education students.
Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Administration - Managed a professional development program that resulted in training child care staff in the state of Massachusetts.
Certified in mentoring new teachers by the University of Texas at El Paso
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