Special Education Teacher (5-8) Resume Example
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Skills
- Strong written and oral communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Interactive/multi-sensory instruction
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Technology-based strategies
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Education and Training
12/2021Bachelor of Education: Elementary Education K-8 University of MaineCity
06/2007Special Education Teaching Licensure: University of Mary WashingtonCity, USA
12/1993Master of Education: Educational PsychologyDalhousie UniversityCity, Canada
05/1990Bachelor of Science: BiologyDalhousie UniversityCity, Canada
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (5-8)
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individual Program Plans for students with disabilities
Experience
Kamehameha Schools - Educational AssistantHonolulu , HI08/2020 - Current
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Harvard University - Special Education Teacher (5-8)Petersham , MA08/2018 - 06/2020
- Provided specialized classroom instruction to students with learning disabilities and developmental disorders, including autism.
- Addressed unique learning styles, adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students, and engage students in rigorous learning experiences
- Collaborated with general education teachers to support and promote inclusion of students in the general education setting.
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, emotional and social development.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans to support positive behavior outcomes for students.
- Planned and supervised purposeful assignments for instructional assistants.
Wilderness Elementary School - Special Education Teacher (K-5)City , STATE08/2004 - 06/2018
- Differentiated and multi-sensory instruction for students, primarily in reading and math, in both self-contained and inclusion settings.
- Taught collaboratively in general education classroom
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Maintained current assessment data, implemented response to intervention(RTI) and progress monitoring
- Communicated with parents, teachers, administrators, school psychologists and other team members to develop and update student IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
Massaponax High School - Special Education Teacher (9-12)City , STATE07/2003 - 05/2004
- Individualized instruction within the Behavior Support Classroom
- Taught collaboratively in the general education setting
- Developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans to support students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.
- Provided social skills instruction
- Developed and update student IEPs.
Nonotuck Resource Associates - Program DirectorCity , STATE02/1997 - 07/2003
- Provided residential and community support and supervision for adults with disabilities in a shared living model.
- Worked collaboratively with families, service providers and shared living providers to support adults with disabilities to be an active member of their household and community.
- Acted as a liaison and advocate within communities, to facilitate opportunities and access to community programs and events for people with disabilities, as well as promote awareness and acceptance.
Certifications
Nova Scotia Teaching Licensure:
- Advanced Teacher's Certificate 1 (ATC1)- application in process
Maine Teaching Licensure:
- General Elementary Endorsement (K-8)
Rhode Island Teaching Licensure:
- Middle School Science (5-8)
- Middle School Special Education (5-8)
Virginia Teaching Licensure:
- Middle School Science (6-8)
- Special Education-General Curriculum (K-12)
CPR/AED certification
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification (CPI)
Additional Information
- Department Chair (2005-2010)
- Mentor Teacher of the Year (2013)(2018)
- Volunteer Coach Challenger Baseball League (2010-2018)
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School Attended
- University of Maine
- University of Mary Washington
- Dalhousie University
Job Titles Held:
- Educational Assistant
- Special Education Teacher (5-8)
- Special Education Teacher (K-5)
- Special Education Teacher (9-12)
- Program Director
Degrees
- Bachelor of Education : Elementary Education K-8
Special Education Teaching Licensure :
Master of Education : Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Science : Biology
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