Barbara Encalarde-Duncan
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective and prescriptive lessons to meet each child where they are. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KIPP New Orleans Schools
New Orleans, LA
07.2017 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic self help, and social skills to special education students.
- Facilitated IEP meetings for special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Orleans Parish School Board
New Orleans, Louisiana
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Facilitated IEP Conferences.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Recovery School District
New Orleans, Louisiana
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Special Education Teacher
New Orleans Public School
Orleans, Louisiana
08.1983 - 08.2005
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.
- Provided specialized instruction tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the needs of special education students.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions with students who require extra support in specific skills areas.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and assessment data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05-1983
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Social Skills Development
- Excellent classroom management
- Positive Role Model
- Group and individual instruction
- Life Skills Instruction
- Special Education
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KIPP New Orleans Schools
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Orleans Parish School Board
07.2010 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Recovery School District
07.2006 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
New Orleans Public School
08.1983 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Xavier University of Louisiana
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