Skilled Elementary Teacher with a background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Skills
Instructional best practices
Fast learner
SMART Board aptitude
Self-motivated
Positive and encouraging
Strong written and verbal communicator
Purposeful lesson planning
RTI familiarity
Florida Teaching Certificate in ESE, Autsim Spectrum Disorder, and Elementary Education endorsement
Work History
05/2014 to 07/2014
Teacher Development CoachChancelight Behavioral Health – Oakland, CA,
Actively developed participants toward mastery of the four foundational skills.
Observed and provided specific, actionable, on-the-spot feedback to individual participants on their teaching performance in a summer school classroom.
Planned and executed daily coaching experiences, including in-classroom interventions that are based on performance data and offered opportunities for practice and immediate feedback.
Internalized Teach Like a Champion principles.
Co-facilitated skill building sessions, which supported participant's acquisition of Teach Like a Champion techniques.
Evaluated and tracked participant performance by using data to identify trends in teacher performance for individuals and groups.
Accurately assessed participants' proficiency in foundational skills in order to identify the highest priority development areas.
Influenced, coached, and motivated participants to reach ambitious goals with students during summer school and beyond.
Promoted analytical self-reflection in participants in order to accelerate growth and student achievement.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
2010 to Current
Teacher of Students with AutismAzalea Elementary School – City, STATE,
Kindergarten - First Grade Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher Demonstrated Teacher Professional Expectations as defined in School Board Policy.
Developed appropriate Individual Educational Plans.
Wrote and implemented Progress Monitoring Plans including determining present levels of performance, annual goals, and benchmarks or short-term objectives.
Collected student performance data for progress monitoring and reports student progress toward goals.
Supported general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations for students with Autism.
Scheduled and conducted IEP meetings with parents and appropriate school and agency personnel.
Maintained case manager records.
Participated in Professional Development activities relating to performing job responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implements all requirements.
Planned and delivered instruction designed to assist students with disabilities in mastering Common Core Standards.
Used Direct Instruction, errorless learning, and Applied Behavior Analysis strategies to facilitate learning.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
2009 to 2010
Teacher of Students with Emotional Behavioral DisordersAzalea Elementary School – City, STATE,
3rd/4th Grade Emotional/Behavioral Disordered Teacher Demonstrated Teacher Professional Expectations as defined in School Board Policy.
Developed appropriate Individual Educational Plans.
Wrote and implemented Progress Monitoring Plans including determining present levels of performance, annual goals, and benchmarks or short-term objectives.
Collected student performance data for progress monitoring and reports student progress toward goals.
Supported general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations.
Scheduled and conducted IEP meetings with parents and appropriate school and agency personnel.
Maintains case manager records.
Participated in Professional Development activities relating to performing job responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implemented all requirements.
Planned and delivered instruction designed to assist ESE students in mastering Common Core Standards.
Participated in developing Problem Solving Worksheets and Functional Behavior Assessments.
Supervised teacher assistants in providing instruction for students.
2001 to 2009
Behavior SpecialistAzalea Elementary School – City, STATE,
Wrote, designed and produced plans to minimize disruptive behaviors and improve academic achievement.
Collected and analyzed data relating to discipline and educational placement of ESE students.
Trained and supervised all EBD assistants in the area of behavior, data collection, and Functional Behavior Assessment.
Adapted course content and complexity to ages and interests of students' using differentiated instruction.
Presented series of lectures on behavioral subjects, often incorporating video and PowerPoint presentations.
Combined Sensory Integration activities with teaching methods geared to help students learn through different modalities.
Conducted classes in cooperation with the University of South Florida for Level II Practicum Students.
Provided personalized service to three Emotionally Handicapped and two Severely Emotionally Disturbed classrooms.
Administered tests and issued grades in accordance with methods used by cooperating educational institutions.
1998 to 2001
Community Involvement AssistantAzalea Elementary School – City, STATE,
Conducted workshops and field trips for students and community groups.
Served as Kiwanis Advisor for K-Kids Club, including writing grants for community involvement projects.
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Education
Expected in 1 2013
Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders2007 CABA Certification St. Petersburg, Florida: Autism Spoectrum Disorder University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida GPA:
Expected in 1 2007
CABA Certification Coursework: University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, Florida GPA:
Emphasis in educationg students with Autism.
Coursework in assistive technology. Positive Behavior Support, language issues and learning, and educational planning.
Expected in 1 2005
Bachelor of Science: University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, Florida GPA:
Coursework in
Exceptional Student Education, K-12 ESOL Endorsement, and Elementary Education.
Expected in 1 2003
Associate of Arts: Elementary Education St. Petersburg College - St. Petersburg, Florida GPA:
Emphasis in Elementary Education.
Accomplishments
ESE Handbook Autism - Behavior I Crisis Prevention Intervention Functional Behavior Assessment Applied Behavior Analysis Conferences Teaching Language and Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Related Disorders Professional and Ethical Considerations for Behavior Analysts How a Behavior Analysis of Language Can Help us Teach Language Managing Intense Problem Behaviors in Classrooms and Group Homes VB-MAPP - Dr.
Mark Sunberg Story Grammar Marker Core Connections Literacy Cultural Competency The New Teacher Project Summer Program Teach Like a Champion.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
University of South Florida
University of South Florida
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg College
Job Titles Held:
Teacher Development Coach
Teacher of Students with Autism
Teacher of Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Behavior Specialist
Community Involvement Assistant
Degrees
Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders2007 CABA Certification St. Petersburg, Florida
