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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary

Versatile Educator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict and is familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Certified in Kentucky with over 15 years experience teaching special education at the elementary, middle, and high school level. 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
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Motivating Students
  • Classroom management
  • Proficient in Google Workspace
  • Relationship-Building
Work History
09/2015 to CurrentSpecial Education TeacherCompany Name | City, State
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress, and encourage learning goals.
  • Collaborated with parents of learning and behavior disability students to increase comprehensive and long-term success.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
  • Instructed students with learning and behavior disabilities.
08/2014 to 08/2015Director of Special HelpCompany Name | City, State
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
08/2007 to 12/2013Special Education TeacherCompany Name | City, State
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with Learning and behavior disabilities.
08/2005 to 06/2007Special Education TeacherCompany Name | City, State
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and relationships.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in LD classroom.
  • Instructed students with learning and behavior disabilities.
Education
12/2013Certificate | Educational Administration And LeadershipWestern Kentucky University, City, State
Master of Arts | Learning And Behavior DisordersGeorgetown College, City, State
Bachelor of Science | Family And Consumer SciencesUniverity Of Kentucky, City
Associate of ArtsLexington Community College, City
Affiliations

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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School Attended

  • Western Kentucky University
  • Georgetown College
  • Univerity Of Kentucky
  • Lexington Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Director of Special Help

Degrees

  • 12/2013 Certificate | Educational Administration And Leadership
    Master of Arts | Learning And Behavior Disorders
    Bachelor of Science | Family And Consumer Sciences
    Associate of Arts

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