Beth Eller
Special Education Teacher
Alexandria,AL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate special education teacher committed to empowering students and adults to achieve success in all areas of life. A lifelong advocate for education, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
AIDB Helen Keller School
Talladega, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Adapted instructional materials and teaching methods for accessibility and engagement.
- Advocated for resources and services to enhance educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed tailored instructional strategies to support learning for students with physical and cognitive disabilities, focusing on visually and hearing impaired learners.
- Coordinated opportunities for students to engage in work and volunteer experiences outside of campus.
9th Grade Collaborative Teacher
Alexandria High School
Alexandria, AL
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Responsible for developing, writing and implementing IEPs
- Monitored progress toward IEP academic and transition goals through data collection
- Attend general education classes with students
- Teach Transition Skills
- Review and reteach core content
Pre Vocational Teacher
Alexandria High School
08.2006 - 05.2017
- Taught and assessed students using Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
- Responsible for developing, writing and implementing IEPs
- Monitored progress toward IEP academic and transition goals through data collection
- Taught life skills
- Coached Special Olympic teams
Multi Disabled Teacher Teacher
Alexandria High School
11.1999 - 08.2006
- Responsible for developing, writing and implementing IEPs
- Taught and assessed students using Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
- Monitored progress toward IEP academic and transition goals through data collection
- Assisted with personal care needs of students
- Utilized varying adaptive equipment and augmentative communication devices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Hearing Impaired Certified
University of Montevallo
12-1996
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Proficient use of PowerSchools
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Signing Exact English (SEE Sign)
- CDL with School Bus Endorsement
- CPR Certification
- Narcan Trained
- Medication Assistant Trained
- AED Trained
- Orientation and Mobility Trained
- MCS Certified
LANGUAGES
English - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
ASL - Elementary Proficiency
Limited Working
SEE Sign
Limited Working
Interests
Spending time with family, Travel, Reading, Music
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
AIDB Helen Keller School
07.2023 - Current
9th Grade Collaborative Teacher
Alexandria High School
08.2017 - 06.2023
Pre Vocational Teacher
Alexandria High School
08.2006 - 05.2017
Multi Disabled Teacher Teacher
Alexandria High School
11.1999 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Hearing Impaired Certified
University of Montevallo