Connie Hogan
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Vancouver Public Schools, skilled in creating tailored IEPs and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and academic outcomes through collaborative teamwork and effective intervention strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools - Truman Elementary
10.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBIS).
Elementary Learning Support Teacher
Kent School District / Stepping Stone
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Monitored student classroom activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Special Education Teacher - Middle School ELA / LS
Kent School District / Stepping Stone
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Split position AM - Learning Support Elementary
- PM - 7th / 8th grade IAC - Math
- PM - 8th Gen Ed Math
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-21 / General Education K-8
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Creating IEP's
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Co-teaching experience
- Data management
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Trained in CPI
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools - Truman Elementary
10.2021 - Current
Elementary Learning Support Teacher
Kent School District / Stepping Stone
09.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher - Middle School ELA / LS
Kent School District / Stepping Stone
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-21 / General Education K-8
Grand Canyon University
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