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Courtney Hoover

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of differentiated lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools- Meredith Middle School
2015.06 - Current

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
• Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring, legal document preparation, and best practices in special education.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central College
Pella, IA
12.2013

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • IEP Development
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reading Intervention
  • Data Collection
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Time Management
  • Transition Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Des Moines Public Schools- Meredith Middle School
2015.06 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

Morningside College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central College
Courtney Hoover