Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts fostering academic achievement and a positive work environment.
Skills
Professional Training
Staff Management
Student records management
Student Progress Reporting
Motivating Students
Differentiated Instruction
Disability assessment testing
Classroom management
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)Edwardsville, IL, Expected in 05/2015 – –Bachelors of Science:Special Education - GPA:
Graduated with 3.21 GPA
President of the Council for Exceptional Children (2013-2015)
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program
A member of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program
Dean's List 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Certifications
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certified
Professional Crisis Management certified
Crisis Negotiation Certified
First Aide and CPR Instructor Certified
Work History
Rutgers University - Special Education Teacher New Brunswick, NJ, 08/2018 - Current
Private Therapeutic Day School teaching students with Multiple Disabilities, who are medically Fragile in 5th-12th grade
Managed team of 8 classroom Paraprofessionals
Developed and implemented individual/group training to ensure the safety of our medically fragile students and to ensure overall academic success.
Assisted in recruiting, interviewing and training of all new paraprofessional and teacher hires.
Lead daily team meeting to ensure all staff were well informed about changes in student procedures and health conditions
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Lead monthly training session consisting of 40 staff on teaching strategies and methodologies on Autism
Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Continuous collaboration with Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapist.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, bus drivers, paraprofessionals to ensure overall student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review students Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to ensure effectiveness according to the state of illinois.
Rutgers University - Special Education Teacher New Brunswick, NJ, 06/2015 - 08/2018
Coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for a total of 75 new paraprofessionals and teachers.
Developed and implementation of paraprofessional evaluations and implementation of growth and correction plans.
Developed focused training programs, leadership and succession plans for paraprofessional and behavioral support teams.
Assisted in recruiting, interviewing and training of all new paraprofessional and teacher hires.
Lead daily team meeting to ensure all staff were well informed about changes in student procedures and health conditions
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Lead monthly training session consisting of 100 staff on teaching strategies and methodologies on Autism
Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, bus drivers, paraprofessionals to ensure overall student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Coordinated staffing needs between10 classrooms.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review students Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to ensure effectiveness according to the state of illinois.
County Of Roanoke Virginia - Head Lifeguard Roanoke, VA, 04/2011 - 04/2015
Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Managed and developed schedules for 30 lifeguards for two pools and a beach.
Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
Implemented safety rules and procedures to customers and guests, which led to 1 year without medical intervention.
Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
Kroger - General Team Member Shelton, WA, 10/2017 - Current
Additional Employment: Oct. 2006- Jan. 2013
Provided great guest service and polite support to boost sales and overall guest satisfaction.
Promptly pulled one for ones, pushed, faced and back stocked merchandise throughout the store
Supported frontend team members and guests at the cash registers, self check outs, and guest services to ensure prompt services and short waiting times.
Supported new team members through trainings in pulling, pushing, back stocking, facing shelves and POGs,
Knowledge in all aspects of OPU and SFS.
Trained in the following Equipment: Wave, Crown, Power Jack, Bailor, and Compactor.
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