transition teacher resume example with 19+ years of experience
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Well-qualified educator bringing 20+ years of progressive experience in special education. Expertise includes behavior management, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies for students with disabilities. Adept at utilizing psychological research and cultivating personal relationships with students to improve academic performance and social behavior. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all learners.
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- Provide transition related assessments, instruction, and guidance service to 200+ students per year with mild to severe disabilities to develop skills for education/training, employment and independent living that lead to successful post-secondary outcomes.
- Collaborate with school personnel, related services personnel, students, and parents to facilitate compliant Individual Transition Plans (ITP), effective transition services and activities to inform future instruction and services.
- Provide individual and group work-readiness skills training to students in areas including resume development, interview skills, networking, employer expectations, independent living skills, positive work attitudes, developing initiative, motivation, and responsibility.
- Provide training and job coaching as needed in community-based work environments by assisting employers with the orientation of students to work methods, specific assignments, work rules, and provide scaffolding in preparation for fading supports.
- Provide direct services and care to individuals with disabilities living in adult residential facilities by maintaining the day-to-day operation of the home.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitoring for safety, planning and organizing daily tasks, and providing positive behavior supports.
- Interact with clients, individually or in groups, in order to facilitate social, physical, personal and emotional growth and well-being.
- Implement Individual Services Plans (ISP) as well as other plans developed for the client.
- Complete written documentation and maintain compliance with policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.
- Coordinated special education services with regular school programs for students with disabilities in the Resource Specialist Program.
- Focused on the secondary school level on academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life.
- Communicated with service providers and District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) to provide cohesive set of student services.
- Monitored pupil progress on a weekly basis and participated in the review and revision of Individualized Education Programs.
- Planned and implemented professional development for special and general education teachers on effective teaching strategies.
- Supported instruction, intervention, transition and compliance activities and services provided for students with disabilities.
- Assisted and provided interventions resulting from Student Success Team (SST) and Coordination of Services Teams.
- Collaborated with staff, students, and families to implement effective positive behavior strategies.
- Instructed students on development of skills and knowledge to enable independent participation based on assessment needs.
- Created programs geared to the assessed needs, goal & objectives, functional levels and motivational levels of students.
- Conducted assessments which focused on both long and short-term growth and requirement of all students.
California State University Dominguez Hills - Carson, CA
University of West Los Angeles - Inglewood, CA
California State University Long Beach - Long Beach, CA,
Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD), Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization (ASDAA), Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM), Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certification, Direct Support Professional Year 1 & 2 Certification
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- California State University Dominguez Hills
- University of West Los Angeles
- California State University Long Beach
Job Titles Held:
- Transition Teacher
- Direct Support Professional
- Resource Specialist Teacher | Senior Advisor
- Special Education Coordinator
- Special Education Teacher
Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science
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