Courtney Waters
Elmore,MN
Summary
Goal-oriented Special Education teacher driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Southern Plains Education Coop
Fairmont , MN
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
- Assisted students in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building repertoire of skills.
- Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Attended IEP meetings as requested by school administration or parents.
Paraprofessional
Southern Plains Education Coop
Fairmont , MN
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Special Education Teacher
Southern Plains Education Cooperative
Fairmont, MN
01.2023 - Present
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN12-2022
Skills
- Family Education
- Documentation And Reporting
- Teacher Support
- Data collection and analysis
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Strategy Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Documentation
- Progress Tracking
- Student evaluations
- Multitasking strength
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational ability
- Individualized Education Plans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Southern Plains Education Cooperative
01.2023 - Present
Behavior Interventionist
Southern Plains Education Coop
08.2021 - 01.2023
Paraprofessional
Southern Plains Education Coop
10.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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