Samantha Alderson
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
I am a resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. I believe in being empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. I put forth my best effort in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Alternative Behavior
Community Unit School District 300
Carpentersville, IL
08.2016 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with behavioral, learning, and emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Lake Shore Academy, Menta Group
Waukegan, IL
08.2014 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Teaching Assistant
Miner School, NSSEO
Arlington Heights, IL
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (LBS1)
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2014
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Instructional Strategies
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Interventions Understanding
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Alternative Behavior
Community Unit School District 300
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lake Shore Academy, Menta Group
08.2014 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant
Miner School, NSSEO
04.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (LBS1)
Illinois State University
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