Special Education Teacher Resume Example
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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 as a Faculty Adjunct. A clear understanding of implementation and course development and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all education programs.
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Work History
Special Education Teacher, 07/2012 to Current
Total Education Solutions – Columbus , OH
Total Education Solutions – Columbus , OH
- 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 compelling and differentiated classroom instruction to a 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, Fragile X, and Specific 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 school and home
- Developed technologies for use in the house 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 (Program Director)
Advocate/Consultant, 05/1997 to 07/2012
Medstar Health – Clinton , MD
Medstar Health – Clinton , MD
- 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
- Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems to obtain best opportunities available in schools and community services
Social Worker, 04/2011 to 07/2012
Catapult Learning – Bluffton , SC
Catapult Learning – Bluffton , SC
- 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 their 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 Alzheimer's Alliance Community monthly meetings
- Supervised two social directors in planning and implementation of activities and programs for clients' well-being and entertainment to successfully encourage participation in social settings and outings.
Long term substitute teacher, 03/2008 to 04/2010
De Queen Public Schools – City , STATE
De Queen Public Schools – City , STATE
- 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 classes for 6 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
Education
Master of Science: Administration And Supervision, 05/2021
Liberty University - City, State
Liberty University - City, State
PhD.: Education-Professional Leadership, Inquiry, and Transform., 05/2018
Concordia University - City, State
Concordia University - City, State
17.5 hours completed before school closure and consolidation.
Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction , 01/2014
Concordia University - City, State
Concordia University - City, State
- Majored in Inclusive Classroom (Special Education)
PhD.: Clinical Christian Counseling, 2010
International Theological Seminary - City, State
International Theological Seminary - City, State
Emphasis in Counseling
- 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 - City, State
International Theological Seminary - City, State
- Christian Psychology and Counseling
- Codependency
- Counseling for Family Violence and Abuse
- Counseling for Anger
- Integrated Approach to Marriage and Family Counseling
Bachelor of Science: Special Education, 1987
University of Central Arkansas - City, State
University of Central Arkansas - City, State
- 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 - City, State
Frederick Community College - City, State
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
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
Association of American Educators
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School Attended
- Liberty University
- Concordia University
- International Theological Seminary
- University of Central Arkansas
- Frederick Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Special Education Teacher
- Advocate/Consultant
- Social Worker
- Long term substitute teacher
Degrees
- Master of Science : Administration And Supervision , 05/2021
PhD. : Education-Professional Leadership, Inquiry, and Transform. , 05/2018
Master of Science : Curriculum and Instruction , 01/2014
PhD. : Clinical Christian Counseling , 2010
Master of Arts : Clinical Christian Counseling , 2005
Bachelor of Science : Special Education , 1987
Associate of Arts : General Studies , 1984
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