Cassandra Dupre
Wolcott,CT
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across all areas of academics and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bristol Board of Education
08.2016 - Current
- Instructed and delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students in all academic areas within a self-contained setting.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong rapport with students and parents in order to foster classroom engagement.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual student needs.
- Mentored new teachers and student teachers to become successful special education teachers.
- Implemented behavior plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bristol Board Of Education
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to assist lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported classroom teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Understood and acclimated to classroom teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage in teacher's absence.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2017
Master of Arts - English
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2013
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Behavior Modifications
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Collection
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- PMT trained
- TEAM trained
Certification
Provisional Educator Certification: 165-SPECIAL EDUCATION: COMPREHENSIVE, GRADES K THROUGH 12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bristol Board of Education
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bristol Board Of Education
09.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Arts - English
Southern Connecticut State University
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