BARBARA STEVENS
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Retired Special Education Teacher known for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, achieving positive educational outcomes, and a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to applying experience as an educator in non-classroom setting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 196
02.1998 - 06.2022
- Development and implementation of center-based program for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Administered formal and informal initial and 3 year re-evaluation assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and developed Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) plans.
- Developed standards based Individual Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated evidence-based instruction strategies tailored to individual student learning style, cognitive ability, cultural factors, and sensory needs.
- Collaborated with parents, mainstream teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and school administrators to ensure a coordinated and cohesive approach to student support.
- Implemented variety of district and building assistive technology tools to assist students communication skills and functional independence.
- Incorporated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities into daily routines to support student social-emotional growth in a positive classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MN05-2004
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Saint Teresa
Winona, MN05-1982
Skills
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Self-direction
- Decision making
- Motivation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 196
02.1998 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
College of St. Catherine
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Saint Teresa
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