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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, which cater 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
  • Special education curriculum - Creative Curriculum and ABLLS'R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills)
  • Implementing PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Using Board Maker to create visual schedules
  • Social Stories
  • Classroom Management
  • Communication Skills
Work History
Special Education Teacher, 08/2008 to 05/2018
Rio Rancho Public Schools – Rio Rancho, NM
  • Delivered effective and differentiated instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
  • Communicated nonverbally with students to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
  • Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Received training and certification from The Picture Exchange Communication System in order to implement in the classroom and home for students who were pre verbal or delayed in speech
Special Education Teacher Assistant, 08/2005 to 05/2008
Rio Rancho New Mexico – Rio Rancho, NM
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
  • Performed special tasks such as Data Collection and reinforced using the Picture Exchange Communication System to help students with special needs learn and grow
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
  • Oversaw students in classroom, halls, lunchroom and playground to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of data collection, which promoted quicker performance and delivery
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
Special Education Teacher Assistant, 08/2000 to 05/2005
Arlington Heights School District 25 – Arlington Heights, IL
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 5 by reviewing lesson teachings in math, reading and writing
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and positive reinforcement
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities
Education
Alternative Licensure: K-3 Early Childhood Education, 2010
Central New Mexico Community College - Albuquerque, NM
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education, 2010
University of Illinois At Chicago - Chicago, IL
Awards

Received the Super Hero of Autism Award from The New Mexico Autism Society (2014)

Nominated Teacher of the Year (2018)

Licensure

LEVEL TWO PROFESSIONAL B-3 EARLY CHILHOOD LICENSE

LICENSURE NUMBER: 312382 from New Mexico and current

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Rio Rancho Public Schools
  • Rio Rancho New Mexico
  • Arlington Heights School District 25

School Attended

  • Central New Mexico Community College
  • University of Illinois At Chicago

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher Assistant

Degrees

  • Alternative Licensure : K-3 Early Childhood Education , 2010
    Bachelor of Science : Physical Education , 2010

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