Cynthia Moses
DeSoto,MO
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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Coach
DeSoto School District
01.2005 - Current
- Monitored and continually assessed student progress toward state standards and post-secondary transition, while continually recording data in a portfolio method of evaluation to indicate mastery of standards.
- Directed small group and individual classroom activities, both remedial and original instruction, with students based on differentiated learning needs in both a general education and Special Education setting.
- Directed small group and individual classroom activities, both remedial and original instruction, with students based on differentiated learning needs using a variety of learning styles and modalities, such as visual, auditory, and tactile, to increase student understanding and application of course materials.
- Routinely met with parents regarding in-class issues, possible learning disruptions or behavioural concerns, this was utilized as an effective method of proactive problem solving.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Special Education Teacher, Coach, Sponsor
Oak Hill United School Corporation
01.1999 - 05.2004
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Supervised and provided instruction in the athletic areas of volleyball and track.
- Provided instruction to develop skills and knowledge of representative democracy and value in community service as the Student Council sponsor.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO04.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Administration: Special Education
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO05.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Anderson University
Anderson, IN07.1999
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Student records management
- Disability assessment testing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavior modification
- Data management
- Instructional strategies
- Student support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Coach
DeSoto School District
01.2005 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Coach, Sponsor
Oak Hill United School Corporation
01.1999 - 05.2004
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration: Special Education
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Anderson University