Taught courses online in Global Studies, Christian Missions, Foundations of Learning, Cultural Anthropology, Understanding Worldviews, Spiritual LIfe and Community (course author), and Independent Studies, providing instruction to up to fifty undergraduate students.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
Special Education Teacher
NISEC
Crown Point, IN
08.2002 - Current
Delivered direct and modified lessons in a variety of subjects on the middle school and high school level including: US History, Biology, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, Algebra, Geometry and English.
Modified classroom curriculum to fit the needs of emergency online learning necessitated by the current pandemic
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Worked in general, self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills including students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disabilities, mild cognitive disabilities and severe cognitive disabilities.
Collaborated with numerous departments and general education teachers concerning students' specific needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Remediation Teacher
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Lowell , IN
01.2003 - 05.2018
Served on various school committees including: scholarship committee, diploma waiver committee, co-teaching and collaboration committee.
Coordinated school-wide job shadowing program to inspire and inform students about potential career paths
Taught remediation classes in Algebra, Geometry and English for general and special education students in need of extra help to meet high school graduation requirements
Oriented and mentored new teachers and staff
Assisted supervision of teachers seeking new licensure or certifications