Alberta Lynn Westercamp
Special Education Teacher
Stanwood,Washington
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Marysville School District
MARYSVILLE, WA
09.2021 - Current
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Paraeducator
Marysville School District
Washington
01.2009 - 06.2021
- Supported classroom learning and management, supervised students in classroom and other school areas
- Provide students with one-on-one and small group supports and interventions in inclusion classrooms
- Provide classroom support and individual support to children with behavioral and learning challenges placed in the special day class
- Taught pre-kindergarten skills and social behaviors to children with special needs during the extended school year
- Provide behavioral support and interventions to high school and Secondary Life Skills students
- Experience working with students with Autism, Developmentally Delayed, physical, and learning disabilities
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
Mount Vernon, WA
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Student Teacher
Marysville School District
Marysville, Washington
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Differentiated instruction for IEP students
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Implemented lesson plans for math, reading and writing based on Common Core curriculum
- Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs
- Assisted with developing a Perception Student Survey for K-3
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Cultural Awareness
Special education
Excellent Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Secondary education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2019 - 12.2019
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
05.2017 - 10.2020
Paraeducator
Marysville School District
01.2009 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University