Chelsea Pretasky
Special Education Teacher
De Pere,WI
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on 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. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Unified School District Of De Pere
De Pere, WI
06.2011 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
In-Home Support Specialist & School Paraprofesiona
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided 1:1 instruction for students within the areas of SLD, EBD, ID, and Autism
- Prepared differentiated curriculum to include all students in music, art, and physical education classes
- Participated and assisted in the organization of the Autism Support Social Skills and Play Therapy Group
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 09.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 09.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Differentiated instruction
undefinedAffiliations
Alpha Xi Delta Alumni
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Unified School District Of De Pere
06.2011 - Current
In-Home Support Specialist & School Paraprofesiona
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of La Crosse
06.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
09.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
09.2003 - 05.2007
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