Amy Flippen
Inverness,FL
Summary
Objective: To secure a position in the business world which utilizes skills and experience gained as a special education teacher.
Dedicated and compassionate special education teacher with 26 years of experience in creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs. Proven ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and therapists to improve student outcomes. Skilled in using technology to enhance learning experiences. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator
Citrus County Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Managed caseloads of up to 125 while improving test scores
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Educator
Lakewood Board Of Education
01.2001 - 06.2007
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Educator
Highland Park Board Of Education
09.1999 - 01.2001
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Educator
Perth Amboy Board Of Education
03.1997 - 06.1999
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
M.Ed. - Technology And Learning
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2015
Certificate - Education of Individuals With Autism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1996
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Skilled in using technology to enhance learning experiences
- Ability to adapt to change and think creatively
- Standards-based Focus
- Staff Instruction
- Inclusivity Facilitation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Community Resource Referral
- Advocacy
- Document Coordination
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Special Education Department chairperson.
Timeline
Special Educator
Citrus County Schools
08.2007 - Current
Special Educator
Lakewood Board Of Education
01.2001 - 06.2007
Special Educator
Highland Park Board Of Education
09.1999 - 01.2001
Special Educator
Perth Amboy Board Of Education
03.1997 - 06.1999
M.Ed. - Technology And Learning
Western Governors University
Certificate - Education of Individuals With Autism
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Kean University