Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Belmond-Klemme CSD
08.1998 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Improved test scores consistently from fall to spring using FAST and ISASP.
Special Education Teacher
Meservey-Thornton CSD
08.1996 - 06.1998
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Managed rosters of 30+ students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Certified Special Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
12.1995
Skills
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Facilitating Coordination
Interactive Media
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
IEP Development
Student Records Management
District Standards
Parent Communication
Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Belmond-Klemme CSD
08.1998 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Meservey-Thornton CSD
08.1996 - 06.1998
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/ Certified Special Education
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