Darci Hawkins
Omak,WA
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Eastmont School District
2016.02 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Para Educator
Eastmont School District
2011.02 - 2016.03
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - K-8 General Education K-12 Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2016
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivating students
- Inclusion Strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Eastmont School District
2016.02 - Current
Para Educator
Eastmont School District
2011.02 - 2016.03
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - K-8 General Education K-12 Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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