Work Based Learning/Special Education Teacher
Mounds View Public Schools
New Brighton, MN
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed community-based experiences that enriched students' understanding of real-world applications in the area of work based learning and transition.
- Established and managed student-run businesses to enhance work exploration and career interests.
- Facilitated collaboration among paraprofessionals and volunteers to enhance classroom learning experiences and field trip engagement.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs.
- Developed and implemented tailored instruction strategies based on assessment results to effectively address unique student requirements.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students. Followed a collaborative problem solving approach when supporting students.
- Adapted instructional materials for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed curriculum to align with adapted state standards in science, reading and math.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Focused on school inclusion within our high school.
- Implemented assessments and evaluations to formulate IEP/Transition goals and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.