Compassionate and driven teacher seeking admission to further my skills and dedication in supporting special education students, their families, and teachers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher of Extended School Year
Oxford Area School District
Oxford, PA
06.2019 - Current
Provide teachers will all necessary materials
Support with behavior modifications and FBA completion
Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
Requested and restocked supplies for classroom and outdoor plans.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Oxford Area School District
Oxford, PA
08.2015 - Current
Plan and write individualized education programs for special education students
Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Maintained inclusive learning environment in a co-taught setting to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Long Term Substitute
Penn Delco School District
Aston, PA
09.2014 - 01.2015
Prepare and implement lessons across the elementary curriculum
Implement individual education programs and gifted individual education programs
Provide small group reading support
Assess student progress
Communicate with parents regarding students learning and behavior
Attend professional development meetings
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2012 - 01.2015
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Kindergarten Tutor
Penn Delco School District
Aston, PA
01.2012 - 01.2015
Prepared and implement lessons in a small group setting
Provide needed reading support based on individual student needs.
Provide academic support in a whole setting
Assess student progress based on individual deficits and needs
Implement individual education programs.
Participated in professional development activities to improve my skills.
Private Nanny
Mr. & Mrs. DiCamillo
01.2007 - 01.2015
Provide daily care for three school age children
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for the children.
Middle School Cheerleading Coach
Penn Delco School District
Aston, PA
01.2012 - 01.2014
Coordinate 7th and 8th grade girls cheerleading for football and basketball season
Prepared the cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Neumann University
Aston, PA
2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary /Special Education
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
05.2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, IEP Writer, Promethean Board, Smart Board, Promethean Planet, Active Inspire, Think Central, IMovie, Earobics, AimsWeb
Additional References upon Request
Timeline
Lead Teacher of Extended School Year
Oxford Area School District
06.2019 - Current
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Oxford Area School District
08.2015 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Penn Delco School District
09.2014 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2012 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Tutor
Penn Delco School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
Middle School Cheerleading Coach
Penn Delco School District
01.2012 - 01.2014
Private Nanny
Mr. & Mrs. DiCamillo
01.2007 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Education
Neumann University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary /Special Education
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