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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

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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
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