Dedicated Classroom Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction as needed.
Skills
Mastery of Explicit Instruction
In-depth knowledge of autism
MS Office proficient
Education Technology: Chrome books, Google Classroom, Google Drive, and distance learning instruction.
Project Management: paraprofessionals and their daily schedules/small group lessons, whole and small group instruction of students.
Experience
Special Education Teacher, 09/2016 to Current Ramona Unified School District – Ramona, CA,
Enhanced lessons using interactive slideshow presentations, Brain Pop videos, and Kahoot quizzes.
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders and learning disabilities.
Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Wrote IEPs to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Wrote individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Wrote and presented documents for individual education plan conferences.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Collaborated with general education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Special Education Paraprofessional, 08/2014 to 06/2015 Lakeville Area Public Schools – Lakeville, MN,
Provided support to 6 students on the Autism Spectrum from diverse cultural backgrounds through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans.
Collaborated with teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing.
Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Special Education Paraprofessional, 09/2013 to 06/2014 Lakeville Area Public Schools – Lakeville, MN,
Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
Collaborated with teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans.
Supervised test taking and graded papers.
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition using various learning curriculums such as Reading Mastery and Step Up to Writing.
Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
Barista, 07/2007 to 03/2014 Aimbridge Hospitality – Tyler, TX,
Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate items levels for expected needs.
Developed creative and appealing latte art techniques and instructed coworkers in method.
Brewed approximately 2 batches of coffee per hour, keeping watchful eye on levels to avoid empty machines during peak shop hours.
Prepared and served hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Enthusiastically engaged customers during busy periods to keep mood light and fun.
Addressed and resolved customer concerns by offering them a remake on their beverage/food item and offering them the number to customer service support at corporate to maintain brand loyalty.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Expected in 05/2013 Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA GPA:
Master of Arts: Education, Expected in 08/2017 Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA GPA:
Activities and Honors
Representative, Auburn Education Association (2018-present)
Executive Board Member, Auburn Education Association (2020-present)
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