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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Instructor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of implementation and course development and training in special education. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all education programs.

Skills
  • Certified Early Childhood to 12th grade Special Education Teacher
  • Distinguished in Disability Evaluations
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques-Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Curriculum development and strategic planning
  • Barton Reading and Spelling System (children and adults) Dyslexia Training
  • Professional Development Seminars
  • Social Development, Transition Training
  • Structured Learning and Teaching Environment: 40 Hours; ADOS certification
  • Certified Apple Teacher, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google, Adobe, Google Classroom, Blackboard Classroom
  • Academic Advisement
  • Student Records Management, IEP, 504, Evaluation Systems, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Plans, Pacing Guides, State Department Rubrics
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • School of Innovation and one to one technology
Work History
Special Education Teacher, 07/2012 to Current
Horatio Public Schools – Horatio, AR
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and 40+ standard education teachers
  • Instructed students with Down Syndrome, Emotional Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Fragile, Cerebral Palsy, Fragil X, and Spefic Learning Disabilities in Reading and Math
  • Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 95% decrease in tantrums in classroom
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills both in the classroom and home
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Developed technologies for use in the home for AMI days and to assist parents with therapy and completing classroom packets
  • Designed and Created Sensory Room on Elementary Campus
  • Collaborated and implemented Alternate Learning Environment at Elementary Level
Advocate/Consultant, 05/1997 to 07/2012
Self Employed Special Education Advocate/Consultant – Various, Texas
  • Created strategies for mentally and physically disabled students
  • Reviewed parental reports to determine best practices in home and school settings
  • Observed students in classrooms and social settings to provide feedback concerning educational, emotional, social needs
  • Educated parents concerning Special Education Law under provisions of Individual's with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) 2004 and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  • Consulted with parents and organizations concerning Individualized Educational Plans, results from psychological examiners, student placement, expectations
Social Worker, 04/2011 to 07/2012
Brookewood Nursing and Rehab Center – De Queen, AR
  • Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
  • Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports
  • Supplied crisis intervention and substance abuse services to help clients in community regain control of lives
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
  • Communicated with program director to determine and reduce risk of self-harm and suicide
  • Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop social work and discharge planning patient care plans
  • Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills
  • Wrote reports and case summaries
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions
  • Administered assessments and developed care plans for clients
  • Coordinated Alzemier's Alliance Community monthly meetings
Long term substitute teacher, 03/2008 to 04/2010
De Queen Public Schools – De Queen, Arkansas

Taught reading, language arts, math, science and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
Redirected behavior using positive reinforcement methods

  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining group focus

Communicated non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement

  • Took over all class for 6 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Education
Master of Science: Administration And Supervision, Expected in 12/2020
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction , 01/2014
Concordia University - Portland, OR
  • Majored in Inclusive Classroom (Special Education)
Bachelor of Science: Special Education, 1987
University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR
  • Language Development in Children
  • Classroom Management/Behavior
  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Topics for the Elementary Teacher
  • Reading Strategies for the Exceptional Child
  • Individual Educational Planning
  • Evaluating the Exceptional Child
  • Curriculum for the Exceptional Child
  • Characteristics of the Exceptional Child
  • Evaluating the Elementary Child
  • Foundations in Reading
  • Educational Psychology
  • American School Systems
Associate of Arts: General Studies, 1984
Frederick Community College - Frederick, MD

Emphasis in

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Community Services
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Social Issues
  • Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
  • Introduction to Counseling and Interviewing
Ph.D.: Education-Professional Leadership, Inquiry, and Transform., Expected in 2023
Concordia University - Portland, OR

17.5 hours completed

Ph.D.: Clinical Christian Counseling, 2010
International Theological Seminary - Bradenton, Florida

Emphasis in Counsiling

  • Families
  • Children
  • Times of Crisis
  • Substance Abuse and Addictions
  • Families of Children with Disabilities
  • Sick and Terminally Ill
  • Ethics and Legal Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Crisis Chaplaincy
  • Accredited with Association of Independent Christian Colleges & Seminaries
Master of Arts: Clinical Christian Counseling, 2005
International Theological Seminary - Bradenton, Florida
  • Christian Psychology and Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Counseling for Family Violence and Abuse
  • Counseling for Anger
  • Integrated Approach to Marriage and Family Counseling
Affiliations

National Association of Special Education Teachers

American Academy of Special Education Professionals- Board Certified in Special Education

Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor

Gold Star Wives/American Widow's Project

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Horatio Public Schools
  • Self Employed Special Education Advocate/Consultant
  • Brookewood Nursing and Rehab Center
  • De Queen Public Schools

School Attended

  • Liberty University
  • Concordia University
  • University of Central Arkansas
  • Frederick Community College
  • International Theological Seminary

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Advocate/Consultant
  • Social Worker
  • Long term substitute teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Administration And Supervision , Expected in 12/2020
    Master of Science : Curriculum and Instruction , 01/2014
    Bachelor of Science : Special Education , 1987
    Associate of Arts : General Studies , 1984
    Ph.D. : Education-Professional Leadership, Inquiry, and Transform. , Expected in 2023
    Ph.D. : Clinical Christian Counseling , 2010
    Master of Arts : Clinical Christian Counseling , 2005

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