Amy Cesar
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Accomplished and dedicated Special Education Teacher with 25 years of experience in PSD. A passion for inclusion and unwavering commitment in helping ALL children succeed in the classroom. A true team leader who is ready to accept the challenge of opening a new school and designing a strong Integrated Services Program.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Categorical/IS Teacher
Boltz Middle School
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student achievement and well-being.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed/Implemented Individualized Education Plans
Multi-Categorical IS Teacher
Preston Middle School
Fort Collins, CO
08.2005 - 05.2023
- Develop Individual Educational Plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Foster positive and trusting relationships with students and families to increase engagement.
- Eliminate learning gaps and effectively instruct students in all academic, social/emotional and behavioral skills by using a multi-sensory approach and motivational strategies.
- Deliver specialized instruction in math, literacy, social/emotional, and executive functioning skills.
- Utilize explicit, direct reading instruction (West Virginia Reading & Readsters)
- Implement strong behavior management techniques to support students throughout their day
- Collaborate with general education teachers, school administration, school counselors and paraprofessionals.
- Facilitate weekly teams meetings to check-in on students performance and behavior.
- Integrated Services Department Leader (2006-Present)
- Member of the school MTSS team (2011-2017)
- Member of the 6th Grade Implementation Team (2007-2008)
- Moderate Needs Autism Teacher (2005-2007)
Moderate Needs Teacher
Putnam Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Member of School Leadership Team
- Case managed a variety of students with intensive learning needs
- Provided small group and in-class support to students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2001
Master of Science - Social Sciences
University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Dominican University Of California
San Rafael, CASkills
- Zones Social Skills Curriculum
- PLC Conference
- Trauma Informed Schools Conference
- Book Studies (Lost & Found, Learning By Doing, The Collaborative Teacher)
- Teaching Skills for Behavior Success Training
- MTSS Coordinator PLC
- Literacy Strategies for Read ACT
- Effective Facilitation of Teams Skills & Mindset Training
- Teacher Leadership Academy
Timeline
Multi-Categorical/IS Teacher
Boltz Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Multi-Categorical IS Teacher
Preston Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2023
Moderate Needs Teacher
Putnam Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University Of Northern Colorado
Master of Science - Social Sciences
University Of Northern Colorado
Some College (No Degree) -
Dominican University Of California