Bruce Harvis
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children who remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Used [Software] and [Software] to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for [Number] students.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2000 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Lenape Regional High School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for students.
- Conducted mock interviews to help students prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Coached students on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities.
- Co-taught Social Studies
- Co-taught Psychology Class
Special Education Teacher
Hampton Academy
01.1994 - 06.1999
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01.1994
No Degree - Social Studies Teacher Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLNo Degree - Social Studies Teacher Education
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.1988
Skills
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Strong Work Ethic
- Recordkeeping Abilities
- Special Education Programs
- Documentation Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating Students
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Department Of Education State Of Delaware Continuing License
Teacher of Social Studies Grades 9-12 and Grades 5-8
Teacher Of Exceptional Children Elementary 1-8
Teacher Of Elementary Grades K-6
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2010 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Thomas Edison Charter School
08.2000 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Lenape Regional High School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
Special Education Teacher
Hampton Academy
01.1994 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Education
Monmouth University
No Degree - Social Studies Teacher Education
Nova Southeastern University
No Degree - Social Studies Teacher Education
Broward College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami
- Department Of Education State Of Delaware Continuing License
Teacher of Social Studies Grades 9-12 and Grades 5-8
Teacher Of Exceptional Children Elementary 1-8
Teacher Of Elementary Grades K-6
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