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Alan Larsen
Teacher
Kootenai,ID
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lake Pend Oreille School District
08.2005 - 04.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to 18+ individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through integration of inquiry-based learning methods within curriculum.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Assessed progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful curriculum adoption.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by proactively addressing and resolving concerns in timely manner.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by proactively addressing and resolving concerns in timely manner.
Special Education Teacher
Lake Pend Orielle School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Developed and monitored progress of 20+ IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Teacher
Caldwell SD
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Created and managed 20+ IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed comprehensive intervention plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks, reporting of data and delivering parent/teacher satisfaction.
Education
M.S. Exceptional Child -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID06.1999
B.S. Elementary Education -
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID06.1996
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project tracking
- Stakeholder Communications
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
Quote
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Idaho Core Network in 2021.
Software
Timeline
Teacher
Lake Pend Oreille School District
08.2005 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Lake Pend Orielle School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Caldwell SD
08.1999 - 06.2002
M.S. Exceptional Child -
Idaho State University
B.S. Elementary Education -
University of Idaho
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