Alyson Nicole Anderson
Buda,TX
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Teacher
Austin High School
08.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kid Spa Austin
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Planned and prepared activities for two year old students.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Social Studies and English Teacher
Del Valle Independent School District-DAEP
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.1997
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Administrative Coordination
- Google Applications
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Student Records Management
- Student Counseling
- Parent Communication
- IEP Documentation
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Positive Student Engagement
Certification
- Social Studies (4-8) and Special Education (EC-12)
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher
Austin High School
08.2015 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kid Spa Austin
06.2012 - 08.2015
Social Studies and English Teacher
Del Valle Independent School District-DAEP
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Texas State University
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