Alyssa Neugeboren
Littleton,CO
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Littleton Public Schools
Littleton, CO
08.1999 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Modified instructional materials to align with student needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
- Incorporated multisensory teaching methods for increased engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Medical And Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-1995
Skills
- Co-teaching Experience
- Sensory Integration
- Mathematics Intervention
- Instructional Adaptation
- Visual supports
- Literacy Intervention
- Inclusion Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Behavior Modifications
- Motivating students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Student Records Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Scheduling proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Transition planning
- Elementary Education
- Parent communications
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- IEP development
- Written Communication
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher in Colorado/Moderate Needs
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Littleton Public Schools
08.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Medical And Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Springfield College