Alaina Sigler
Aurora
Summary
Student-centered educator with 12 years of experience supporting K–12 learners in Title One schools as a special education teacher through targeted interventions, case management, and data-informed decision-making. Champions racial and educational justice by cultivating inclusive learning environments and ensuring every student is recognized and affirmed with access to high-quality educational opportunities. Skilled in coordinating cross-school teams and partnering with counselors, staff, and community organizations to expand equitable access to whole student learning. Strong presenter and relationship-builder who integrates family engagement and culturally responsive practices to help students achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Escalante Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided targeted, standards-aligned instruction and social-emotional supports; collaborated with classroom teachers to implement behavior interventions and tiered supports.
- Case-managed 11 students with IEPs, coordinated services, and monitored progress to guide individualized planning aligned to student goals including self-advocacy.
- Delivered family-facing communication and facilitated meetings with counselors and service providers to align interventions, next steps, and student-facing goals.
- Leveraged Google Suite and Infinite Campus to track attendance, engagement, assessments, and services; synthesized data for progress updates and staff collaboration.
- Community Partnerships & Outreach: Built school and nonprofit partnership with Denver Urban Gardens; coordinated volunteer and staff support and community-based engagement with DUG.
Compensatory Services Provider
Results Learning
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided rigorous, specialized, and equitable research-based intervention in the areas of academics and social-emotional learning, while implementing special education services in-person and online.
- Ensured all content was accessible to students and provided equitable and positive opportunities.
- Managed up to two dozen projects including assessments through meticulous planning and prioritization.
- Effectively integrated ongoing feedback; carefully organized data from students to improve research-based student learning.
Cross Categorical Teacher
South Middle School, Aurora Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Case managed multiple projects, including re-evaluation and initial evaluation reports, annual meetings for each student, ongoing student data collection, and collaboration across grade levels.
- Implemented progress monitoring, diagnostic screenings, benchmark assessments, standardized assessments, and curriculum-based assessments for students being considered for special education services or already qualified.
- Delivered rigorous research-based interventions for 12 students aligned with culturally responsive, equitable, and individualized opportunities for learning.
- Maintained adaptability and ongoing safe learning environments for all students through training in compassionate listening and communication.
Special Education Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored and implemented research-based interventions for 23 students with differing abilities while engaging in careful observation and giving direct feedback about student learning.
- Creatively adapted student learning, proposed new ideas for instruction, and sought out new opportunities with students, parents, and co-workers, while working in virtual and in-person learning environments.
- Integrated restorative practices and project-based learning into co-taught classrooms in collaboration with service providers.
- Collected and communicated data on student progress to drive instructional adjustments and ensure alignment to student goals and readiness benchmarks.
Special Education Teacher
St. Vrain Valley Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Led activities that developed students' literacy, math, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for IEP students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Cross Categorical Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and social emotional needs as mentioned in IEPs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs based on their IEPs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist
South-Western City Schools
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught IEP students in literacy and math instruction using Leveled Literacy Intervention curriculum
- Created and implemented behavior intervention plans and conducted functional behavior assessments
- Successfully completed year one of Reading Recovery training and instructed first grade students in one-on-one setting with reading intervention
- Coordinated and implemented specialized services in co-taught and pull-out settings
- Served as Building Technology Coordinator providing professional development in Google Workspace
Education
M.Ed. - Literacy Instruction & Second Language Studies
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati08.2018
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati08.2010
Skills
- Robust organizational and time management - Expert
- Managing caseloads - Expert
- Excellent problem-solving abilities - Expert
- Facilitating student groups - Expert
- Conflict resolution techniques - Moderate
- Advising students - Expert
- Excellent classroom management
- Google Suite & Infinite Campus - Expert
- Program and data evaluation - Expert
- Manages multiple projects in fast-paced environment - Expert
- Compassionate communication and deep listening - Expert
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (0-8)
- Reading Teacher (K-12)
- Special Education Generalist (5-21)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Escalante Biggs Academy, Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Compensatory Services Provider
Results Learning
08.2022 - 07.2024
Cross Categorical Teacher
South Middle School, Aurora Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
St. Vrain Valley Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
Cross Categorical Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist
South-Western City Schools
01.2012 - 06.2014
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
M.Ed. - Literacy Instruction & Second Language Studies
University of Cincinnati