BJ (Beverly) Basaraba
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
09.2010 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with General education teachers from same grade level.
Special Education Teacher
WESD
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Created and managed IFSPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2006
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Emotional Disorders
- Facilitating Coordination
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- AAC Devices
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Child Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Behavior Modification
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Small Group Instruction
- IEP Development
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
09.2010 - Current
Special Education Teacher
WESD
09.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Portland State University
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