Years of special education teaching experience
DAPHNE MATLIN
Special Education Teacher
Ebensburg,PA
Summary
Ambitious and Special Education Teacher with 18 years’ experience teaching multiple grades in both traditional and virtual settings. Excellent communicator, passionate about the unique needs of each student. Encourage kindness and a united classroom environment where students feel open to participate, share, question, and reflect to build confidence, meet learning objectives, and model successful work habits. Facilitate the learning process to prepare students for successful post-secondary outcomes.
Overview
20
20
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher LT Substitute
Central Cambria School District
Ebensburg, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented student learning modules aligned with state curriculum standards in collaboration with grade level teams to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Supervised and maintained accurate records of student learning, progress, and behavior.
- Incorporated technology into instruction to enhance engagement, maximize student achievement, and collect immediate feedback.
- Met regularly with administrators, staff members, parents and guardians to discuss student learning and behavioral progress and to develop plans for students at-risk.
- Established a strong oral and written communication system with parents and guardians.
- Provided the full-time teacher with a written summary and sample work for each student to help her transition back into the classroom.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes
Special Education Teacher
Reach Cyber Charter School
Harrisburg, PA
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans to assist students with achieving their goals.
- Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities collaboratively and through well-maintained goals, accommodations, and services.
- Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.*
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments. *
- Monitored and reported student progress according to established timelines. *
- Encouraged a positive and welcoming learning environment for all students to attend, engage, share, question, and problem solve.
- Built strong relationships with parents, guardians and students through consistent communication.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Special Education Teacher
Central Cambria School District
Ebensburg, PA
08.2004 - 01.2021
- Planned developmentally appropriate and differentiated lessons and units through collaboration with educators in the areas of English and Mathematics.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents, guardians, students, and other teachers through regular communication and progress updates.
- Created a safe environment and encouraged students to communicate, explore, and problem-solve by making connections through strengths, talents, hobbies, and goals.
- Developed and implemented detailed Individual Education Plans in collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators
- Participated in after-school activities and tutoring to develop a better understanding of students beyond the classroom
- Designed and implemented classroom management strategies.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
Loretto 08.2012 - 10.2019
Teacher Certification
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
- Individual Education Plans
- Progress Evaluations
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized Instruction
Timeline
Elementary Teacher LT Substitute
Central Cambria School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Reach Cyber Charter School
01.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Education
Saint Francis University
08.2012 - 10.2019
Special Education Teacher
Central Cambria School District
08.2004 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
08.1991 - 12.1995
Teacher Certification
Saint Francis University
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