Angela Deighton
Special Education Teacher
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons, and strong organizational skills. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher (RSP)
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed, and implemented IEP plans to define student learning objectives and educational goals.
- Ongoing collaboration with general education teachers, specialist (for example: speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, assistive technology, behavior interventionist), and parents to implement most effective IEP's.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans, goals and contracts, working closely with classroom teacher and behavior interventionist.
- Planned and delivered effective and differentiated instruction in a general education classroom, small group and individualized setting.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups using Fountas and Pinnell reading assessment.
Substitute Special Education Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Developed, facilitated and implemented IEPs and behavioral plans for students receiving RSP, and students in a special day class.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students, including mainstreaming students in all areas of the curriculum.
- Collaborated with the IEP team including general education teachers, specialists, and parents to determine students educational needs.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Elementary Teacher
Advanced Education
Lomita, CA
08.1993 - 06.1998
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Social Psychology
Bradford University
UK 09.1988 - 05.1991
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
Sunderland University
UK 09.1991 - 05.1992
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
CSUDH
Dominguez Hills 01.1993 - 05.2000
Special Education Credential - Special Education
CSULB
Long Beach 01.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
CSULB
Long Beach 01.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
IEP writing
Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (RSP)
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
CSULB
01.2016 - 05.2018
Substitute Special Education Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
01.2014 - Current
Special Education Credential - Special Education
CSULB
01.2014 - 12.2016
Elementary Teacher
Advanced Education
08.1993 - 06.1998
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
CSUDH
01.1993 - 05.2000
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
Sunderland University
09.1991 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Social Psychology
Bradford University
09.1988 - 05.1991