Brenda Schlagel
Torrington,WY
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 employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Scottsbluff Public Schools
08.2013 - 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- 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.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher
Platte County 1 School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Special Education Teacher
Goshen County School District
08.2011 - 05.2013
- 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.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 4620408.2023
Education And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05.2009
Skills
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Educational Opportunities
- Interactive Media
- Positive Learning Environment
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- IEP Development
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Google Slides
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Google Applications
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Certified Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-12 Nebraska
- Standard Education Teaching Certification, Exceptional Generalist, K-12 Wyoming
- Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification
References
Tammy Harrison
Scottsbluff Public School
Librarian
Scottsbluff High School
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
tharrison@sbps.net
(308)672-1825
Stacy Moore
Scottsbluff Public Schools
Sped Coordinator
Scottsbluff High School/Middle School
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
smoore@sbps.net
Sarah Pinet
Scottsbluff Public Schools
Science Teacher
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
spinet@sbps.net
(308)641-8429
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Scottsbluff Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Platte County 1 School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Goshen County School District
08.2011 - 05.2013
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
American College of Education
Education And Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science -
Chadron State College
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