Special Education teacher for over 11 years specializing in individuals with Autism and behavior challenges. I am looking to expand my experience by gaining a position as an educational diagnostician.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Indian River School District
09.2022 - Current
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Kent County Community School/Capital School District
07.2017 - 09.2022
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Terry Children's Center/DSCYF
07.2012 - 06.2017
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) Special Education -
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
Wilmington, DE
08.2018
Bachelor's Degree -
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
08.2012
Skills
Trained Trainer of Safe & Positive Approaches (Safety Techniques Training & Personal Emergency Interventions)
DOE Continuing License/238694
Certification
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Certification in teaching individuals with autism and severe intellectual disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Indian River School District
09.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Kent County Community School/Capital School District
Childhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School DistrictChildhood Education Substitute Teacher at Indian River School District, Indian River Central School District