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Alexa Roberts

Wexford,PA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy, skilled in developing and implementing IEPs. Expert in differentiated instruction and fostering strong relationships with parents, leading to enhanced student engagement and behavior management. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote academic and personal growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
  • Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
  • Created and collected data for progress monitoring.
  • Lead and facilitated school wide events, student meetings, and staff meetings.
  • Completed TCI, ALICE, First Aid, and CPR training.
  • Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
  • Collaborated with a teaching assistant.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05-2019

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Completing and Implementing IEPs
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Parent communication
  • De-escalation techniques

Certification

  • Instructional I Grades PK-4 (2825)
  • Instructional I Grades PK-8 (9226)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Alexa Roberts