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. Dedicated Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with general education classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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Claudine Larrieux
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher-ASD Cluster
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports and report cards using EdPlan and Pinnacle.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Implemented and designed multi-sensory lessons and activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 10 students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Collaborated with, trained, and directed Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) to create optimal learning environment for students of various exceptionalities.
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
Educational Support Facilitator
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Employed formative and Informal assessments to monitor student progress.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for caseload of 35 students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies and behavioral supports to improve student social and academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-3)
08.2013 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds, Elem.
Paraprofessional Educator
03.2003 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
After School Programs Inc.
Director of After School Programs - Tradewinds Ele
08.2005 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and science experiments.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Maintained inventory of educational supplies and materials and notified supervisor of restocking needs.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Managed program of up to 324 students, 22 staff and 7 teachers.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies/ Elementary Education
01.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Plan Lessons
- Virtual Classrooms
- Individual Education Plan Expertise and Monitoring
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Educational Settings
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Positive Student Engagement
- Student Support and Social Development
Additional Information
Additional Information
Co-Director of Trade Wind and Fire After School Peer Mentoring Performance Group, 2006-2023
After school Performance Group that provided an inclusive outlet for students of various exceptionalities. Its primary purpose is the empowerment of individuals to explore their talents in acting, singing and dancing while creating a collaborative environment to foster positive social interactions, character building, and tolerance of differences to build friendships and lifelong bonds between students of disability and general education students.
Certification
Please see enclosed Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education Teacher-ASD Cluster
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
08.2019 - Current
Educational Support Facilitator
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
08.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-3)
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds Elem.
08.2013 - 06.2018
Director of After School Programs - Tradewinds Ele
After School Programs Inc.
08.2005 - 06.2012
Paraprofessional Educator
Broward County Public Schools, Tradewinds, Elem.
03.2003 - 06.2013
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies/ Elementary Education
Please see enclosed Teaching Certificate
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