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.
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.