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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. Familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Student Progress Reporting
Motivating Students
Differentiated Instruction
Middle School Education
Program Development and Management
Lesson Planning
Elementary education
Applied English instructor
Disability assessment testing
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Teamwork
Good listening skills
Work History
08/2017 to CurrentSpecial Education TeacherCherry Hill Public Schools | Cherry Hill, NJ,
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.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Implemented and taught life skills program
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
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.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
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.
Established safe play environment for students.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
09/2010 to 05/2017Special Education ParaprofessionalPaulding County School District | Dallas, TX,
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
06/2008 to 08/2010Domestic Violence Victim AdvocateMetropolitan Government Of Nashville & Davidson County | Nashville, TN,
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
10/2000 to 05/2005Special Education ParaeducatorProvidence Health & Services | Liberty Lake, WA,
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
Administered tests to class and graded papers.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
Education
Expected in Master of Science | Special EducationUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, NDGPA:
I am currently one class short of a Master's Degree in Special Education. I plan to complete this degree.
Expected in 12/2021Bachelor of Science | Criminal JusticeUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, NDGPA:
Expected in 12/2012Bachelor of Science | Social WorkUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, NDGPA:
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