Special Education Teacher And IEP Case Manager Resume Example Las Americas ASPIRA Academy

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND IEP CASE MANAGER

Summary

Results-oriented education professional skilled at strengths-based, collaborative approach to management, relationship building, and excellent written and oral communication. Flexible and versatile team player who is committed to implementing inclusive practices and removing roadblocks to student success.

Core Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, oral, and writing skills
Strong advocacy skills
Documented history of serving at-risk populations

Restorative Justice Practices
Outstanding analytical and research skills
Program development
Microsoft Office Suite

Achievements

Graduate Thesis: "Overcoming Resistance by Creating a Synergistic Restorative Practices Ethos in Schools". This work integrated Restorative Justice Practices, culture change theory, and Transformative Learning Model for Adult Learners in an attempt to overcome resistance to change.

Recent Work Experience

Special Education Teacher and IEP Case Manager08/2012 to 08/2016Las Americas ASPIRA AcademyNewark, DE

Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, social, and behavioral development.
Performed IEP case management for 13-25 students.
Collaborated with leadership team, other team members, and parents to develop strengths-based program
Incorporated Restorative Justice practices and advocated for students
Mentored new teachers and trained teaching assistants.
Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet-based data system, and internet research

General Education Inclusion Teacher01/2011 to 01/2012Gateway Lab SchoolWilmington, DE

Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, social, and behavioral development.
IEP case management for 10 students Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Supervised and trained two teaching assistants.

Education and Training

M. Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction Ethics, Equality and JusticeJune 2016Concordia UniversityPortland, OregonGPA: 4.0

Basic Restorative PracticesJuly, 2016International Institute of Restorative PracticesBethlehem, PA

B.S: Elementary EducationDecember, 1990Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TXElementary Education

Certifications

Delaware Teacher Certification, 2011-present

Students with Special Needs
Elementary Education
English Language Arts, 6-12

Community Involvement

Coalition to Reform School Discipline in Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore School Climate Collaborative
Movement for a Culture of Peace Steering Committee for Peace Week Delaware 2016;
ACLU-DE Coalition for Fairness.and Equity in Schools;
Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow

Skills

Collaborative management, Restorative Justice Practices, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent analytical and research skills, English, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice Advocacy, Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet research, organizational, program development, teaching, writing skills, composition, multi-cultural environment

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Las Americas ASPIRA Academy
Gateway Lab School

School Attended

Concordia University
International Institute of Restorative Practices
Texas State University

Job Titles Held:

Special Education Teacher and IEP Case Manager
General Education Inclusion Teacher

Degrees

M. Ed. : Curriculum and Instruction Ethics, Equality and Justice June 2016
Basic Restorative Practices July, 2016
B.S : Elementary Education December, 1990

Special Education Teacher and IEP Case Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 85%

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes