Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
Skills
First Aid and CPR Certified
Child psychology knowledge
Adept at working with special needs children
Self-sufficient
Work History
10/2008 to Current
special education teacher / Life SkillsKidsPeace – 16 KidsPeace Way, Ellsworth, Me, 04605
Implemented and taught a life skills program.
Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
09/2005 to 06/2008
Braille SpecialistSchool Union 92 – Ellsworth, ME, 04605
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Differentiated Learning Needs
Special Needs
Individual Educational Plans
Lesson Plans
08/2000 to 06/2005
Education TechnicianSchool Union 92 – Ellsworth, ME 04605
Special Needs
Individual Classroom Activities
Education
2008
BBA: Special Education/ Liberal Studies University of Maine - Augusta, ME
