Basheer Grewal
Special Education Teacher (SDC)
Atwater
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 small group instruction, SIPPS(Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words), patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
SDC (Special Day Class K-8) Teacher
Ballico Cressey Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students utilizing technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Partnered with General education teachers across 3-6 academic grade levels.
- Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies based on individual strengths and areas of need.
- Improv student behavior using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Develop and manage IEPs for students with special needs.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Work with students with autism to enhance social and life skills.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitor student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provide professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Develop and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Design and facilitate reading intervention plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Promote positive classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
Special Education Teacher
Merced City Schools
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
MUHSD
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Community Resource Liaison
Livingston High School
08.2011 - 10.2019
- Distributed monthly community newsletters to convey important news and events to local families and leaders.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Translated district/ school documents and Meeting including IEP's.
- Assist in standardized state testing.
Punjabi Teacher
MUHSD
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Punjab University Chandigarh
India 06.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Punjabi University
Patiala India 07.2000 - 06.2003
Special Education Credentials Mild/Moderate - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA 11.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
75 % of students in SDC class grew 2 or more grades in ELA/Math or both on Merced City Elementary DPA testing for 2022-23.
Timeline
SDC (Special Day Class K-8) Teacher
Ballico Cressey Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Credentials Mild/Moderate - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
11.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Merced City Schools
02.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
MUHSD
11.2019 - 02.2021
Punjabi Teacher
MUHSD
10.2014 - 05.2019
Community Resource Liaison
Livingston High School
08.2011 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Information Technology
Punjab University Chandigarh
06.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Punjabi University
07.2000 - 06.2003
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