Cody Casperson
Eagan,MN
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, organization, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Apple Valley High School
09.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in small group and co-taught environments
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and Autism.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Coordinated special education students and over 20 para professionals schedules each trimester and reschedule daily depending on para absences
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Taught Extended School Year (ESY)
- Organized Eagle Buddies Prom and other monthly events
- Attend traditional or planned a separate graduation to meet our students needs and families desires.
Volunteer
The Rescue Pack
12.2023 - Current
- Animal rescue foster
- Coordinate care for cats at local Petcos
- Transport cats from animal control
- Interview prospective families
- Coordinate and supervise meet and greets
- Finalize adoption paperwork
Education
Masters in Education - Education
University of Saint Mary's
Apple Valley, MN 05.2006
Associate of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin05.2004
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Behavior Modification
- Motivating students
- Scheduling proficiency
- Co-teaching Experience
- Life Skills Instruction
- Social Skills Development
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Parent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Visual supports
- Classroom Management
Certification
Learning Disabilities K-12
Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12
Developmental Disabilities K-12
Timeline
Volunteer
The Rescue Pack
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Apple Valley High School
09.2004 - Current
Masters in Education - Education
University of Saint Mary's
Associate of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Learning Disabilities K-12
Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12
Developmental Disabilities K-12
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