Anna Rubin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Help Group
09.2014 - Current
- Taught ELA to grades 9-12
- Taught 7th-grade math
- Participated in IEP meetings
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Proficient with Powerschool and Google Classroom
- Proficient with Edpuzzle, IXL, Renaissance, and other online learning platforms
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Choreographer
Orange Coast College
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Spring Awakening
OWNER - Beach Cities Dance
Self-employeed
05.2003 - 01.2014
- Hired and oversaw a staff of 10-17 employees
- Managed billing, payment, pricing, IT, HR, bookkeeping, housekeeping
- Coordinated 10 full performances on professional, union stages with 400+ performers
- Managed students and parents with grace, diplomacy, integrity and consistency
Choreographer/Co-Director
Mira Costa High School
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Choreographer/Co-Director of 10 shows
Teacher/Choreographer
Golden Performing Arts Center
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Choreographed/Co-Directed 30+ full-scale musicals
- Built theater department from 30 members to over 200
Teaching Assistant/Musical Theatre Coordinator
Lennox School District
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Sought by principal to develop theater program
- Taught English to non-native speakers
- Assisted in speech therapy for students with impairments
- Featured in the Los Angeles Times
Education
Master of Science - Education in Special Education
National University
Los Angeles, CA01.2019
Teaching Credential - Multi-subject/Mild Moderate
National University
Los Angeles01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Westchester High School
Los Angeles, CA01.1989
Skills
- Special Education
- Public Speaking
- Writing
- Acting
- Some Spanish
- Small group instruction
- Typing (70-90 WPM)
- Trained in CPI
- Relationship building
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
Certification
Teaching Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Help Group
09.2014 - Current
Choreographer
Orange Coast College
03.2014 - 05.2014
OWNER - Beach Cities Dance
Self-employeed
05.2003 - 01.2014
Choreographer/Co-Director
Mira Costa High School
01.2002 - 01.2010
Teacher/Choreographer
Golden Performing Arts Center
01.1995 - 01.2000
Teaching Assistant/Musical Theatre Coordinator
Lennox School District
01.1994 - 01.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Westchester High School
Master of Science - Education in Special Education
National University
Teaching Credential - Multi-subject/Mild Moderate
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
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