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Ann Delarosa-Strain

Ann Delarosa-Strain

Mandeville,LA

Summary

Organized educator successful at providing academic and emotional structure for students with exceptionalities required to flourish in a classroom setting. Hold a lifetime teaching certificate in Louisiana with endorsements in Elementary Grades, Mild/Moderate Grades 1-12, Educational Leadership-Level 1, and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching children with exceptionalities. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Mandeville, LA
08.1991 - 05.2022
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Managed maximum student caseloads and complied with IEP timelines and due dates
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Co-taught in general education classroom.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.

Adjunct Instructor of Special Education 201

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Engaged teaching candidates with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to instruction of students with learning exceptionalities
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Organized, prepared and revised course material for SPED 201: Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments

Education

Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
12.2010

Master of Education - Special Education

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
12.1990

Skills

  • Google Classroom and Applications
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • IEP Development and Implementation
  • Paraprofessional Oversight
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Compose Social Stories
  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Standardized Test Results Review

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor of Special Education 201 - Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher - St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.1991 - 05.2022
Southeastern Louisiana University - Doctorate of Education, Educational Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University - Master of Education, Special Education
Southeastern Louisiana University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

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