special education teacher resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Arkansas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. 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
Trained in Positive Behavior Supports
Program development and management
Differentiated instruction
Collaborative
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized and detailed oriented
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Experienced in IEP development
Academic
Acquisitions
Arts
Autism
Book
Catalogs
Catalog
Content
Databases
Staff training
Focus
Instruction
Leadership
Materials
Math
Program development and management
Progress
Rapport
Reading
Recording
Research
Teaching
Verbal communication skills
Website
Workshops
Written
Work History
07/2012 to 05/2015
Special Education TeacherRe-1 Valley School District – Sterling, CO,
Taught reading, math, language arts, science and social skills in a self-contained academic classroom.
Integrated technology into daily classroom lessons with the use of and Interactive Whiteboard, Elmo, iPads and various online applications.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Aligned teaching methods and curriculum to meet Common Core Standards.
Communicated daily with parents and guardians to report student progress through the use use of an agenda book.
Maintained online grade book.
Collaborated with general education teachers to promote highest student achievement.
Designed and maintained classroom website.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (CHAMPS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Worked with students with moderate Autism to increase life skills.
01/2008 to 05/2012
Library Information Specialist/Tech CoordinatorBemidji State University – Bemidji, MN,
Worked with students K-12 in an Emotional and Behavioral Center for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Taught kids about library practices via individual and group instruction.
Oversaw total library program, including media, catalog and instructional areas.
Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
Offered computer classes to students, faculty and staff.
Received and processed new acquisitions for library.
Offered computer classes to students, faculty and staff.
Instructed students on research techniques and the use of information technologies.
Supervised the student production of the morning news show.
Trained and supervised library staff, students and volunteers at the circulation desk.
Collaborated with teachers to integrate digital literacy skills.
Developed and maintained school Moodle website.
Developed and delivered professional development workshops for faculty and staff.
Member of School Leadership Team, School Improvement Team, The Reading Leadership Team and the Library Materials review Committee.
04/2007 to 05/2012
Adjunct LibrarianRe-1 Valley School District – Sterling, CO,
Provided point of use instruction in the use of online catalogs, electronic databases and other library resources.
Instructed students on research techniques.
Located print and online materials for students completing research projects.
Trained staff, students, and faculty on the use of library technology.
Provided technology support to patrons and staff and resolved equipment malfunctions.
Assisted with collection development and weeding projects.
06/2004 to 01/2008
Special Education TeacherPinellas County Schools – City, STATE,
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Instructed students in all academic areas including Reading., Language Arts, Math and Science in a self-contained classroom.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational 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).
Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Expected in 08/2007 to to
Master of Arts: Library And Information Sciences University of South Florida - Tampa, FL GPA: GPA: 3.8
Expected in 05/2004 to to
Master of Arts: Special Education University of South Florida - Tampa, FL GPA: GPA: 3.9
Expected in 05/2001 to to
Bachelor of Arts: University of South Florida - Tampa, FL GPA: GPA: 3.2
Accomplishments
State of Arkansas.
Middle Childhood Lang Arts/SS (4-8).
Middle Childhood Science/Math (4-8).
Additional Information
Special Ed Inst Specialist (PK-12)
Library Media Specialist (PK-12)
Reading Specialist (PK-12)
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