Teaching learning disabled and children on the autism spectrum
Cynthia Siper
Special Educaton Teacher
Middletown,NY
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile and dedicate special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teaching assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Enlarged City SChool District Of Middletown
Middletown, NY
09.1990 - 06.2023
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with cognitive disabilities.
- Instructed students with Autism, Larning Disabilty and Emotional Disability
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Educatoin
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY 09.1983 - 05.1988
Master of Science - Nursery - Grade 6 Elementary Education
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz 09.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
Special education
undefinedInterests
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Enlarged City SChool District Of Middletown
09.1990 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Nursery - Grade 6 Elementary Education
State University of New York At New Paltz
09.1988 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Special Educatoin
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
09.1983 - 05.1988
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