Special Education Teacher Resume Example Gwinnett County Public Schools

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction as needed.

Skills

Job readiness training
Excellent classroom management
Motivating students
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Social skills development
Conduct Parent Workshops
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Differentiated learning techniques
Tutoring and after school help
Differentiated instruction
Course material development

Parent and student communication
Behavior modification
Flexible and adaptive
School improvement committee
Clear public speaking skills
Creative lesson plan development
Effectively work with parents
Classroom management
Positive atmosphere promotion
Effective student rapport

Experience

Gwinnett county public schools | Lawrenceville, GASpecial Education Teacher09/2020 - Current

Eliminate learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Develop IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Foster positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Organize and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Develop individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Collaborate with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Work with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Transition students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
Participate in week-long intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Establish and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Write and present documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
Develop interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Encourage student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.

New York City Board of Education | Jamaica, NYSpecial Education Teacher09/2001 - 06/2006

Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
Administered minor first aid to injured students and notified school nurse to render additional aid.
Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos to develop social skills and community awareness.
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.

NYC Administration for Children's services | Jamaica, NYSocial Worker01/1992 - 01/1998

Assessed needs of foster children place in therapeutic foster boarding homes and foster families receiving services; monitored supportive counseling and consulting services provided to children and families.
Managed all logistics for abuse and neglect cases from start to finish.
Contributed to court proceedings, including providing expert testimony and making recommendations for permanency planning.
Delivered high quality case management and therapy to children diagnosed with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders.
Supported and directed families navigating court system and obtaining needed treatment from local agencies.
Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
Leveraged experience and expertise to protect children and stabilize families.
Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
Monitored and documented status updates on health and wellbeing of each child under care or assessment.
Coordinated case management functions, including placement monitoring, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
Maintained updated progress notes and case record, and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans, and education.

Education and Training

State University of New York Old Westbury | Long Island, New YorkBachelor of Science in Elementary Education05/1992

Touro College (Anticipated) | New York, NYMaster of Science in Special Education

Computer Career Center | Garden City, NYSome College (No Degree) in Lan Specialist

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Gwinnett county public schools
New York City Board of Education
NYC Administration for Children's services

School Attended

State University of New York Old Westbury
Touro College (Anticipated)
Computer Career Center

Job Titles Held:

Special Education Teacher
Social Worker

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Master of Science in Special Education
Some College (No Degree) in Lan Specialist

Special Education Teacher Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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