Catherine Howard
Special Education Teacher
Oakton,VA
Summary
As a Special Education Teacher, I embody a nurturing and positive approach alongside unwavering patience, recognizing it's indispensable role in guiding children with special needs. I excel in crafting innovative lesson plans and fostering comfortable learning environments tailored to meet individual student needs. I am known for my positive attitude and reliability, and my adaptability while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a positive demeanor. I am always eager to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to team success and ensure the achievement of collective goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berkley County School District
11.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to enhance each student's goals and tailored IEP's to meet each students unique needs and abilities by collaborating with teachers and therapists, ensuring optimal progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Promoted a positive learning environment that highlighted each student's sense of belonging and inclusivity.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Crafted and implemented FBA's and BIP's, resulting in improved self-regulation, decreases in targeted behaviors, and classroom participation among students.
Job Coach
Christine Fowler
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted a young man in navigating work-environment situations by providing guidance on appropriate behaviors and communication strategies, boosting overall social and life skills.
- Guided a young man while working at Fresh Foods Market every morning, and guided him with his participation his local community theater production of Shrek.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
College of Charleston
Charleston2022
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic High School
Fairfax, VA06.2018
Skills
- Implementing Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Creating and following Individual Education Plans
- Lesson Planning for students in a cross-categorical setting
- Collaborating with general education teachers
- Inclusion Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher with a teaching certificate
- Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Job Coach
Christine Fowler
06.2023 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Berkley County School District
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic High School
- Licensed Special Education Teacher with a teaching certificate
- Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention
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