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Cameron Risser

Des Moines,Iowa

Summary

SEASONED MIDDLE SCHOOL- SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Seeking new opportunity in special education for building academic progress and improving self-esteem in students. Accomplished teacher with 26 years of experience at Callanan Middle School. Taught all middle school grade levels of special education. Backed by an advanced degree in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Ability to maintain a caseload of 15 -25 students. Positive, flexible teacher with excellent rapport among students, parents, faculty and administration. Hardworking and dedicated role model, knowledgeable in math, reading, science and global studies. Skilled in selecting and modifying best teaching materials for classroom use in pull out and co-teaching settings. Have a unique mix of experience and knowledge to help students be attentive and life-long active learners. Personable and empathetic, with a good sense of humor and the ability to bring out the best in others; enjoy collaboration with colleagues in teaching students with special needs.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Callanan Middle School
West Des Moines, USA
  • Taught all middle school grade levels of special education
  • Maintained a caseload of 15 -25 students
  • Skilled in selecting and modifying best teaching materials for classroom use in pull out and co-teaching settings
  • Collaborated with colleagues in teaching students with special needs
  • Accomplished teacher with 16 years of experience
  • Positive, flexible teacher with excellent rapport among students, parents, faculty and administration
  • Hardworking and dedicated role model, knowledgeable in math, reading, science and global studies
  • Personable and empathetic, with a good sense of humor and the ability to bring out the best in others

Education

Master of Science - Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Youth Agency Administration

UNI
Cedar Falls, Iowa
01.1991

Skills

  • Ability to maintain a caseload of 15 - 25 students
  • Positive, flexible teacher with excellent rapport among students, parents, faculty and administration
  • Hardworking and dedicated role model, knowledgeable in math, reading, science and global studies
  • Skilled in selecting and modifying best teaching materials for classroom use in pull out and co-teaching settings
  • Personable and empathetic, with a good sense of humor and the ability to bring out the best in others
  • Enjoy collaboration with colleagues in teaching students with special needs

Personal Information

Title: Seasoned Middle School - Special Education Teacher

Endorsements

  • Elementary Education (K-6)
  • English/Language Arts (K-8)
  • Social Studies (K-8)
  • Special Education Multi Categorical Resource Mild (K-8)
  • Special Education Instructional Strategist 1: Mild/Moderate

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Callanan Middle School

Master of Science - Education

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor of Arts - Youth Agency Administration

UNI
Cameron Risser