Alicia Neumann
Cherokee,IA
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and behavior intervention plans. Proven ability to foster strong parent communication and develop individualized education plans that enhance student success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strat 1 Special Education Teacher
Storm Lake Community School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to students' unique learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services and resource allocation.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans across special education and general education settings, collaborating with staff to ensure consistent implementation and support student success both academically and behaviorally.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional methods as necessary for effectiveness.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Daycare Worker
Community United Child Care Center
2018 - 2021
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children.
- Assisted in implementing educational programs and developmental activities.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Data management
- Co-teaching experience
Certification
CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Timeline
Strat 1 Special Education Teacher
Storm Lake Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Daycare Worker
Community United Child Care Center
2018 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa