Cynthia Hanson-Best
St. Paul,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, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
03.1984 - 06.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of 8-12 neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.1983
Skills
- Plan and implement differentiated instruction to meet needs of individual student's academic plan, ELL needs, communication needs, social/emotional and behavior skills
- Implementation of positive behavioral support systems for class-wide and individual behavioral interventions including zones of regulation, explicit instruction on mindfulness techniques and check in/check out procedures
- Collaboration with all team members to ensure effective cohesion of services and settings
- Developed inclusive programming for students with most significant disabilities enabling them to participate in school-wide activities with non-disables peers
- Cultivation of classroom culture of mutual respect and trust in structured and routine-based environment for staff, students and families
- Compliance with all aspects of IEP/Reassessment process including testing, monitoring objectives, completing all necessary paper work and communicating with families
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
03.1984 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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