Caroline Ledeboer
Chico,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 7 years of expertise in guiding young adults by serving as an encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting students with extensive needs in overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting or modifying lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing a structured atmosphere, calm environment, safety, and fun while teaching young adults how to be successful and engaged members of their communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist - Adult Transition
Tehama County Department Of Education
08.2020 - Current
- Teacher of the Year Awarded in November 2022
- Successfully plan, manage, and run two separate Adult Transition Programs as the primary case manager.
- Created community partnerships with local business' to facilitate student employment and job skills.
- Created student-run, on-site business' for our students with extensive support needs to gain vocational experience.
- Consistently collaborate with families, school based service providers, and outside agencies such as Far Northern Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Workability, and Rowell Family Empowerment to maintain a comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Implement research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Assist families in navigating and accessing specific resources for their adult students and connecting with other family support services and community organizations.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education Specialist Grades 3-8
Tehama County Department Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Successfully implemented and used PECS and a variety of other AAC devices and apps based on student need and plan.
- Developed reverse inclusion program with 4th and 5th grade general education classes.
- Collaborated with other service providers on day to day students needs, yearly IEP services and consultations, and documentation.
- Created and maintained a safe, encouraging, and well structured classroom environment where students’ individualized needs were being met.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2019
Credential Program - Education Specialist - Mod/Severe
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2015
Skills
- Post-Secondary Education
- Adult Education
- Evidence-Based Assessment and Instruction
- Job Training Skills
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- CPR and First Aid
- AAC Devices
- IEP Development
- Facilitation of IEP meetings
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year - Tehama County 2021/2022
- Vice President of Tehama County Certificated Educators Organization
- Member of SELPA Autism Implementation Team
- Demonstration Classroom for Best Practices
- Local Support Teacher for CSUC credential candidates
Timeline
Education Specialist - Adult Transition
Tehama County Department Of Education
08.2020 - Current
Education Specialist Grades 3-8
Tehama County Department Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Chico
Credential Program - Education Specialist - Mod/Severe
California State University - Chico
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Chico
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