Chavez Sears
Middletown,CT
Summary
Patient and compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in devising and implementing effective special education strategies. Skilled at individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Strong background in creating positive learning environments, fostering parent-teacher relationships, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to support student success. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance for special needs students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Hartford, CT
01.2013 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Raymond Hill School
New Britain, CT
01.2005 - 12.2012
Education
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2020
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & African-American Studies
Wesleyan University
Middletown05-2000
Skills
- Student assessments
- Small group instruction
- Educational progress monitoring
- Collaboration with educators
- Advocacy for students
- Community engagement
- Motivating students
- IEP implementation
- Parent communication
- Transition planning
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Middletown High School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
01.2013 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Raymond Hill School
01.2005 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & African-American Studies
Wesleyan University
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