Teach students ages 2-6 years old who are typically developing and also those who have mild to moderate disabilities
Lead daily instruction using the Frog Street Pre-k Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness
Conduct IEP/ETR meetings to establish appropriate developmental goals for diverse learners and their families
Collaborate with therapists and school psychologists to assess children monthly using the Brigance Screener to see if they qualify for the special needs program
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
Groveport Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2020
Taught students ages 3-6 years old who are typically developing and also those who have mild to moderate disabilities
Guided daily instruction using the Big Day for Pre-K Early Learning Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness
Implemented differentiated instructional methods to meet students' individual learning needs
Collaborate regularly to individualize instruction for students with members of the preschool special needs team including speech, physical and occupational therapists and the school psychologist
Coordinate and attend IEP/ETR meetings with the intervention team and students along with their family members
After School Tutor
Groveport Elementary
10.2016 - 06.2017
Worked with 3rd-5th grade students in small groups to help develop better test taking skills in the areas of social students and math
Collaborated with tutors to develop lessons focused on math and social studies
Reading Intervention Specialist
Groveport Middle School South
03.2012 - 05.2012
Enhanced student learning through Resource Reading and Read 180 specialized reading programs
Created daily lessons based on the needs of students’ IEP’s
Participated in IEP meetings to ensure the needs of individual students were adequately met
Kindergarten Teacher
Asbury Elementary
01.2012 - 03.2012
Taught all lessons in Math, Science, Reading and Writing
Collaborated with a cooperating teacher to lead lessons
Attended staff meetings and professional development conferences
Developed a 4-week Science unit focused on the concept of Living and Nonliving
Education
M.A. - Special Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.2017
Teaching Certification - Intervention Specialist PK-12 & Early Childhood PK-3
Capital University
Bexley, OH
01.2012
B.S. - Recreation Management
Ohio University
Athens, OH
01.2007
Skills
Patience and Empathy
Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Collaborative Teamwork
Parent-teacher collaboration
Sensory integration strategies
Motor Skills Development
Disability Awareness
Nonverbal Communication
Picture Exchange Communication
Visual Scheduling
IEP implementation
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Team Collaboration
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Step Up To Quality 5-Star Award Winner, 2017-2024, Part of the 5-star award winning preschool program at Groveport Madison Schools. Programs are rated and administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Timeline
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
Lil’ Cruiser Special Needs Preschool
08.2020 - Current
After School Tutor
Groveport Elementary
10.2016 - 06.2017
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
Groveport Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2020
Reading Intervention Specialist
Groveport Middle School South
03.2012 - 05.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Asbury Elementary
01.2012 - 03.2012
M.A. - Special Education
University of Toledo
Teaching Certification - Intervention Specialist PK-12 & Early Childhood PK-3