Andrea Hsu
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
South Sioux City Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive education plans tailored to each student''s unique needs.
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with special needs, promoting growth and success in their next environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
Student Assistance Team Coordinator
South Sioux City Schools
10.2014 - 05.2022
- Increased family satisfaction by providing personalized support, resources, and guidance throughout the early intervention process.
- Improved team collaboration by effectively coordinating multidisciplinary evaluations and services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and reporting requirements.
- Promoted parent involvement through regular communication and inclusive decision-making processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of children''s needs, enabling tailored interventions designed for each unique situation.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to continually assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Promoted a family-centered approach within the team by emphasizing collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and individualized support.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Title 1 Reading Teacher
South Sioux City Schools
08.2006 - 10.2014
- Increased student reading proficiency by implementing targeted instructional strategies and individualized support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, reinforcing reading comprehension skills across subjects.
- Led small group instruction, offering personalized attention and support for struggling readers.
- Organized literacy events, such as book clubs and author visits, inspire a love of reading among students.
- Served on school improvement committees, contributing insights into effective strategies for raising overall achievement in reading.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to inform instructional planning and monitor student progress over time.
- Coordinated efforts with ESL teachers to provide language support for non-native English speakers, enhancing their overall academic success through increased reading proficiency.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on trends and advancements in literacy education.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using this information to fine-tune instructional approaches as needed.
- Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaboratively discussing strategies for supporting each child''s continued growth in reading ability outside the classroom setting.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking advice and support in addressing the challenges faced by struggling readers, fostering a collaborative approach to student success.
- Conducted assessments to identify students'' reading levels, creating tailored interventions for improved progress.
Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
08.1995 - 05.2000
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher - 1st Grade
Clover Trinity Lutheran School
08.1993 - 05.1995
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Specialist of Education - Administration Pk-12
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDMaster of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Portland, ORSkills
- Inclusion practices
- Collaborative teaching
- Individualized education plans
- Life skills instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Trained in CPI
- IEP Development
Certification
- Certified Special Education K–12: In progress
- Certified Reading Specialist K–12
- Certified EL Specialist K–12
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
South Sioux City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Student Assistance Team Coordinator
South Sioux City Schools
10.2014 - 05.2022
Title 1 Reading Teacher
South Sioux City Schools
08.2006 - 10.2014
Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
08.2000 - 05.2005
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
08.1995 - 05.2000
Teacher - 1st Grade
Clover Trinity Lutheran School
08.1993 - 05.1995
Specialist of Education - Administration Pk-12
University of South Dakota
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
- Certified Special Education K–12: In progress
- Certified Reading Specialist K–12
- Certified EL Specialist K–12
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