Emma Rinehart
Pleasant Hill,IA
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher 6th and 7th Grade ID
Southeast Polk Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched
students' understanding of behavioral expectations and reinforcement of
concepts taught in class. - Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated
instruction and individualized support for diverse learners. - Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their
academic success and personal growth. - Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent
routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies. - Led and organized a team of paraprofessionals to create a strong academic experience for all students.
Math Teacher 6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center-Southeast Polk
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Designed, implemented, and assessed unit and daily lesson plans while
reflecting on the effectiveness of each lesson. - Trialed new math curriculum.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on Canvas
and how to implement its use during the hybrid learning year.
Classroom Teacher 4th Grade
Willowbrook Elementary-Southeast Polk
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging
literature and MTSS groups into the curriculum. - Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear
expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences. - Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring
academic success for each student. - Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, adjusting
lessons as needed to address individual needs. - Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
Title I Math Interventionist 6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center-Southeast Polk
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by
incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons. - Reviewed assessment data on a routine basis to guide decision making for individual student needs.
- Reinforced concepts taught by classroom math teachers while incorporating basic skills review.
- Implemented and utilized progress monitoring data to assess and guide
instruction to meet individual student needs. - Frequently collaborated with teachers throughout the building on student
success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
Sioux City05.2026
Skills
- Inclusion practices
- Data collection and analysis
- Trained in CPI
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Behavior modifications
Accomplishments
- Middle School Model Teacher Beginning August 2024
- Secondary Special Education Leadership Team Member Beginning August 2024
- Special Education Service Delivery Plan Team Member Beginning January 2025
- District Math Task Force Team Member Beginning August 2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher 6th and 7th Grade ID
Southeast Polk Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Math Teacher 6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center-Southeast Polk
08.2018 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher 4th Grade
Willowbrook Elementary-Southeast Polk
08.2016 - 05.2018
Title I Math Interventionist 6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center-Southeast Polk
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
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