Amber Higgins
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star School District
Westminster, CO
09.2018 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Youth Group Leader
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Thornton, CO
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Participated in community outreach efforts to promote the program.
- Organized and facilitated youth group meetings.
- Provided guidance to youth members on personal issues.
- Developed age-appropriate activities for the group.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and executing special events.
Nursery Attendant
Good Shepard United Methodist Church
Thornton, CO
01.2011 - 04.2022
- Caring for children, Supervising play, Assuring safety
- Greeted parents and children upon arrival at nursery.
- Assisted in cleaning and maintaining the nursery environment, including washing toys and surfaces.
- Ensured that all health and safety requirements were met within the nursery setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2018
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Motivating students
- Progress Evaluations
- Mentoring
- Leading Team Meetings
Certification
- Special education generalist
- Elementary education endorsement (K-6)
- Teaching English as a second language endorsement
Accomplishments
- Educator of the Year nomination
Timeline
Youth Group Leader
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
05.2019 - 04.2022
Special Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star School District
09.2018 - Current
Nursery Attendant
Good Shepard United Methodist Church
01.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
- Special education generalist
- Elementary education endorsement (K-6)
- Teaching English as a second language endorsement
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