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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AIS CLASS
Professional Summary

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Skills
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Child development
  • Trained in CPI
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary education
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team building
  • Motivating Students
  • Student records management
  • Classroom management
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Lesson Planning
  • Special education
  • Relationship development
Work History
Special Education Teacher - AIS Class, 01/2015 to Current
Henrico County Public Schools – Glen Allen, VA
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
  • Established safe play environment for students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • 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.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Special Education Teacher, 08/2009 to 12/2014
Sikeston Public Schools Foundation – Sikeston, MO
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established safe play environment for students.
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
  • Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom, 05/2007 to 08/2009
Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston, MO
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Teacher's Assistant, 08/1999 to 05/2007
Sikeston Public Schools Foundation – Sikeston , MO
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues students faced and recommended solutions.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Education
05/1993
Sikeston Sr. High School - Sikeston, MO
Bachelors Degree: Human Environmental Studies: Child Development, 12/2007
Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO

Continued taking classes in Alternative Certification in Special Education to get my teaching certificate after graduation.

Masters Degree: Curriculum And Instruction, 08/2018
William Woods University - Fulton, MO
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Sikeston Public Schools Foundation
  • Southeast Missouri State University

School Attended

  • Sikeston Sr. High School
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • William Woods University

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher - AIS Class
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
  • Teacher's Assistant

Degrees

  • 05/1993
    Bachelors Degree : Human Environmental Studies: Child Development , 12/2007
    Masters Degree : Curriculum And Instruction , 08/2018

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