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Anne Haas

Hays,KS

Summary

Patient and compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in devising and implementing effective special education strategies. Skilled at individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Strong background in creating positive learning environments, fostering parent-teacher relationships, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to support student success. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance for special needs students.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

USD 489 Co-op
Hays, KS
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • · Taught multiple intervention classes for students with special education needs and IEP classes to support students with academic skills and social and emotional development: small, intense intervention classes for reading, writing, and math from grades 7 through 12, co-taught middle school math and reading classes, assisted students with independent, online classes for science and math, supported students with their post-secondary and transition goals and plans
  • · Case managed 15-22 students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), monitored their academic progress and performance, and developed and maintained special education plans and legal paperwork for these students

Special Education Teacher

Cherry Creek School District #5
Aurora, CO
08.2007 - 05.2020

Taught multiple intervention classes for students with special education needs and IEP classes to support students with academic skills and social and emotional development: small, intense intervention classes for reading, writing, and math from grades 6 through 12; co-taught middle school math and reading classes; supported students with their post-secondary and transition goals and plans.

· Case managed 15-30 students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), monitored their academic progress and performance, and developed and maintained special education plans and legal paperwork for these students.

Served as Co-Coordinator of the Special Education Department for 1 year. Facilitated transition IEP meetings and paperwork, managed a department of 15 teachers, and scheduled services and classes for students according to their IEP. Held transition and department meetings, created and delivered training for teachers, and collaborated with administration and other departments to best serve students with IEPs.

Special Education Teacher

Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • · Taught multiple intervention classes for students with special education needs and IEP classes to support students with academic skills and social and emotional development: small, intense intervention classes for reading,writing, and math from grades 3 through 6, co-taught elementary school math and reading classes, supported students with their speech/language, occupational and physical therapy, and physical goals and plans

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, CO
05-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2001

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Head Teacher Support
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Job readiness training
  • Social Skills Development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Student Records Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Transition planning
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Learning disabilities expertise

Certification

  • Professional Special Education License (K-12) Kansas
  • Professional Elementary Education License (K-6) Kansas
  • Professional Special Education License (5-21) Colorado
  • Professional Elementary Education License (K-6) Colorado

Affiliations

  • Contributed on a team of educators to create and implement a social skills program for middle school students
  • Co-sponsored a travel club for high school students and sponsored a fundraiser to support students' financial needs for travel
  • Served on an AVID committee at middle school
  • Coached volleyball for 8th grade girls
  • Assisted in creation and implementation of a new intervention Geometry class at the high school in Colorado

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

USD 489 Co-op
08.2020 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher

Cherry Creek School District #5
08.2007 - 05.2020

Special Education Teacher

Aurora Public School District
08.2006 - 05.2007

Master of Arts - Education

University of Colorado At Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kansas
Anne Haas