Amy Becker-Althoff
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Center-Based Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 196
Rosemount, MN
12.2000 - Current
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth in self-contained classroom.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs by using direct instruction.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents, team players, and school administration.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed 13 Individual Education Plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs within self-contained setting.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Created and managed 13 Individual Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University
Saint Paul, MN05.2001
Bachelor of Science -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1996
Skills
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Instructional Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Learning and Development
- Team-Building
- Adult Learning Theories
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Districtwide Racial Equity team of 15 in the development of addressing the process of eliminating racial disparities and improving outcomes for everyone. Through the intentional and continual practice of changing policies, practices, systems, and structures, there is change in the lives of people of color.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Achieved individual goals through effectively assisting with creating cohesive teams.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Timeline
Center-Based Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 196
12.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Science -
St. Cloud State University
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