Special Education Teacher Resume Example Accelerated Elementary And Secondary School

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Professional Summary

Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring with the capability of delivering personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted on specific learning needs and strengths. Able to leverage strong communication skills and a patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.

Possessed uncompromised work ethic, time management, organization and prioritization qualities.

Work History

Accelerated Elementary and Secondary School - Special Education TeacherTucson, AZ08/2013 - 02/2018

Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism using focus and self-control, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges and self -directed learning
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
Facilitated development of life skills in students with varying degrees of autism through use of problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication skills,decision making, creative thinking, interpersonal relationships skills, self-awareness building skills,empathy, and coping with stress and emotions
Led instruction resource services at elementary level in Reading, Writing, Math, Geography and Physical Science
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents
Worked in collaboration with 9 conventional education instructors across multiple departments
Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
Encouraged students to be understanding of others
Administer and proctored Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude standardized tests
Transitioned sixth-graders into middle school setting and eighth-graders into high school setting successfully
Established clear objectives for all lessons to both students and parents
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Provided instruction to students in self-contained and general education setting to assist in development of variety of students' skills
Led resource class of 2-6 students
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
Worked with average of 2-8 students per class
Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies
Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs

Catalina In Home Services - Certified Caregiver/Nursing AssistantTucson, AZ11/2015 - Current

Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Developed rapport with patients to create safe and trusting environment for care
Administered medication as directed by physician
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care 100%
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking 100%
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

Contracted With TUSD As Independent Contractor - Special Education TeacherTucson, AZ09/2019 - Current

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth for life skills and academic areas
Delivered effective differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
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 learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
Instructed students with Emotional disabilities and Learning disabilities
Led instruction resource services at elementary level in all subjects areas
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders, including severe emotional disorder by establishing consistent rules and routine in the classroom written as simple and understandable
Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school administrators
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports
Worked with average of 3-6 students per class
Supervised and trained 2 teaching assistants
Established clear objectives for all lessons to both students and parents
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
Worked in collaboration with 2-5 conventional education instructors across multiple departments

Skills

In-depth knowledge of autism
Learning style assessment
Case manager of LD, ASD,ADHD and ED students for 5 years
Excellent in meeting deadlines and record keeping

Prepare reports accordingly
Prepare lessons and age appropriate activities needed for differentiated instruction
Mastery of Teacher-Centered,Learner-centered and Interactive/Participative method of teaching
Collaborated with general education teachers, administrators and parents for effective case management of students

Education

2006St. Joseph's CollegeManila, PhilippinesAssociate of Arts: MA Special Education

Expected in 04/2030Centro Escolar University Manila, PhilippinesAssociate of Science: Dentistry

Certifications

Certified Special Education Teacher
First Aid/CPR Certified
Home Health Aide Certified
Board Certified Dentist (Manila, Philippines)
Licensed Professional Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education (Manila, Philippines)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Accelerated Elementary and Secondary School
Catalina In Home Services
Contracted With TUSD As Independent Contractor

School Attended

St. Joseph's College
Centro Escolar University

Job Titles Held:

Special Education Teacher
Certified Caregiver/Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Arts : MA Special Education
Associate of Science : Dentistry

Special Education Teacher Resume Example

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