Andrea Vogt
Westminster,CO
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with 10+ years of experience. Passionate about empowering students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, engaging lesson planning, and adapting to student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Affective Needs Teacher
27j District
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Taught differentiated lessons of math, literacy and SEL to students with severe emotional disabilities. Focused on IEP goals while teaching standard based curriculum.
- Caseload manager of 11-15 students. Designed behavior sheets tracking positive choices, data and daily communication.
- Increased engagement using technology and hands-on activities. Progress monitored, collected, and interpreted data to adjust teaching.
- Collaborated with staff and parents to address support and necessary accommodations needed for inclusion.
- Developed IEPs for students' academic success.
Interim Interventionist
Denver District
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught math, and literacy to special education and at-risk students (K-4) by adapting instruction after gathering and analyzing data.
- Applied de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to decrease behaviors.
Learning Specialist
Adams 14 District
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Taught active learning and problem solving using technology and differentiating the curriculum to students with behavioral, ADHD and cognitive disabilities.
- Applied de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to decrease behaviors.
- Monitored, analyzed and adjusted according to data. Supported students with specific interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and goals met.
- Planned and facilitated IEP meetings and paperwork for 22 students.
Interim Middle School Math Interventionist
27j District
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Instructed math, science and reading to 38 special and remedial needs students.
- Applied de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to decrease behaviors.
Learning Specialist
Adams 12 District
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Designed concrete math, literacy and social skills instruction to students with cognitive, ADHD, behavioral and language needs.
- Focused on IEP goals while teaching standards-based instruction.
- Increased student’s scores by differentiation and modification of core curriculum.
- Designed and implemented positive behavior plans focusing on positive reinforcement.
- Elected by colleagues to be Department Chairperson and RTI liaison.
Special Education Elementary Teacher
Jefferson County District
08.2000 - 08.2005
- Taught self-contained classroom using modified curriculum to motivate and challenge.
- Taught diverse groups of students with Autism, TBI, Asperger’s, learning and behavioral disabilities.
- Co-chaired behavioral support team, discussed interventions and conducted FBA’s.
Moderate Needs Teacher
Eagle County District
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Case manager for 28 students. Assessed their needs and designed programs for successful inclusion. Provided individual and group instruction in students’ LRE.
- Differentiated students’ programs for maximum inclusion.
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Creative "Out of the Box" Thinker
- Empathy and relationship building
- Growth Mindset
- De-escalation and CPI trained
Education
- CO Teaching License - 2020-2027
- READ Act Certified
- MA Special Education, UNC Greeley, CO, 4.0
- Special Education Generalist,
- Special Education Specialist (5-21)
- BA Psychology, WCU, West Chester, PA
Other Experience
10/2017-8/2021
Long Term Substitute, Mapleton District, Denver, CO 10/2017-8/2021
- Special Education teacher for 6 months.
- Kindergarten teacher teaching math and phonics to small groups.
- Worked 3- 5 days a week (K-12th).
10/2013-8/2015
Full Time Guest Teacher, Westminster District, Westminster, CO 10/2013-8/2015
- Special Education teacher at Park Elementary.
- Worked 3- 5 days a week (K-12th).
Timeline
Center Affective Needs Teacher
27j District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Interim Interventionist
Denver District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Learning Specialist
Adams 14 District
08.2015 - 08.2017
Interim Middle School Math Interventionist
27j District
09.2012 - 08.2013
Learning Specialist
Adams 12 District
08.2008 - 08.2011
Special Education Elementary Teacher
Jefferson County District
08.2000 - 08.2005
Moderate Needs Teacher
Eagle County District
08.1998 - 08.2000
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