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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/COORDINATOR
Professional Summary

Results-focused administrative professional with strength in customer service, data entry and recordkeeping. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging management concerns and customer problems knowledge to promote skills administratively. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Skills
  • Technology integration
  • English expertise
  • Curriculum planning
  • Group Instruction
  • Testing and evaluation
  • Background in English Language Arts, Science, Social Sciences
  • Online instruction
  • Student records management
  • Online learning tools
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Work Ethic
  • Sales Support
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator 08/2019 to 06/2021
Company Name – City, State
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • 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.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions.
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and 5 standard education teachers
  • Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 90% decrease in disruptive behavior in classroom
Middle School Special Education Teacher10/2018 to 06/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • 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.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Attended monthly staff training sessions.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students in 6 academic areas and 7 reading groups
  • Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 90% decrease in disruptive behavior in classroom
General Education Teacher01/2005 to 06/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
  • Updated class and student documentation for recordkeeping purposes.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Updated documentation for school and individual records.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Maintained 95% pass rate for courses
  • Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
  • Taught 4,6,7,8 classes on Science, Language Arts, History, Mathematics.
Adult Basic Education Instructor08/1983 to 06/1989
Company Name – City, State
  • Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 175 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Tutored students in social and life skills, including using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
  • Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
  • Educated program participants on writing professional documents such as resumes and cover letters.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Increased student utilization of available resources by75%
Education
No Degree: Certificate As A Learning Behavior Specialist 108/2018University Of Illinois Springfield- City
Master of Science: Teaching And Learning05/2009DePaul University- City, State
Bachelor of Arts: General Liberal Arts - Communication And English08/1996Chicago State University- City, State
No Degree: Mass CommunicationsBoise State University- City, State
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School Attended

  • University Of Illinois Springfield
  • DePaul University
  • Chicago State University
  • Boise State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
  • Middle School Special Education Teacher
  • General Education Teacher
  • Adult Basic Education Instructor

Degrees

  • No Degree : Certificate As A Learning Behavior Specialist 1 08/2018
    Master of Science : Teaching And Learning 05/2009
    Bachelor of Arts : General Liberal Arts - Communication And English 08/1996
    No Degree : Mass Communications

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