Alison Warren
Ankeny
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on equity and individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of effective lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Johnston Community Schools
01.2007 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Accommodated and modified course content alongside the general education teacher to ensure specially designed instruction is appropriate.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including total programming and supplemental classrooms.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Assessed students' individual needs to prepare and implement individualized lesson plans to achieve school district's objectives.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to promote student behavior conducive to learning.
- Submitted reports according to state and local educational agencies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- 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.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and entered them in a timely manner.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
Sioux City, IAK-8 Reading Endorsement
Drake University
Des Moines, IAK-9 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaboration
- Data Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Johnston Community Schools
01.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
K-8 Reading Endorsement
Drake University
K-9 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa