David A. Cole
Summary
Having earned an AA with Honors in Social Science and a BA in Spanish Literature, I taught a Special Day Class for Emotionally Disturbed students at a non-public school as my internship. I have had the opportunity to fill interesting Special Education positions since earning my Education Specialist credential. I plan to continually learn as an educator to better serve my students and our community.
Professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse learning needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies, resulting in enhanced educational outcomes. Proficient in utilizing assistive technology and adaptive resources to facilitate learning, thereby increasing student engagement. Skilled in conducting ongoing assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while coordinating resources to support students effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Merced County Office of Education
Merced
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs and promote student success.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Utilized assistive technology and adaptive resources to facilitate learning, increasing student engagement and participation.
- Conducted ongoing assessments and evaluations to monitor student progress, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Resource Specialist/Learning Center Coordinator
Stagg High School
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated resources and strategies to support students assigned to learning center by faculty.
- Collaborated with educators and support staff to track and enhance graduation readiness for special education students.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to develop comprehensive IEPs for each student in caseload.
- Collaborated with education specialists to address diverse needs of students within their caseloads.
- Developed and implemented engaging algebra curricula to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with educators and counselors to create tailored transition plans that address individual needs of high school students.
- Collaborated with students on Xello to ensure thorough completion of surveys.
- Supervised paraprofessional staff and coordinated communication efforts among students, parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure a cohesive educational environment.
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-6
Aspire Charter School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assist Teacher in the collection of data and record keeping, behavioral, instructional and independent skills.
- Promote generalization of skills.
- Assist with transitional skills.
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Central Valley High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Multiple Subjects and Social Skills to Special Day Class.
- Ensure IEPs and IEP Meetings were written thoughtfully and attended by IEP team.
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Winton Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Teach Multiple Subjects and Social Skills to Special Day Class.
- Participating member of Student Study Team.
- Collaborate with IEP team, inclusion with General Education Teachers.
Itinerant Resource Specialist
Le Grand High School and Planada Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Provide special education support for students in High School and Middle School.
- Develop IEPs for students on my Caseload.
- Responsible for outside duties.
Special Education Teacher
Madera Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Teach Special Education English.
- Responsible for caseload of special education students.
- Collaborate to teach Biology with General Education Teacher.
- Facilitate IEP meetings for each student on my caseload.
Resource Specialist
Dos Palos Oro Loma Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Manage caseload of a middle school and high school.
- Motivate students to complete work.
- Facilitate IEP meetings for each student on my caseload.
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class-Emotionally Disturbed
Stanislaus Academy
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Develop, Implement and Advocate Individual Education Plans.
- Possess well-developed understanding of State and Federal Special Education Law.
- Manage structured classroom environment working with social services, parents, foster homes, group homes.
- Facilitate IEP meetings for each student on my caseload.
Speech Language Program Specialist/Resource Instructional Aide
Aspire Public Schools
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Develop Special Education Department.
- Order curriculum for Speech Program.
Business Services Specialist
Edison Charter Academy
06.2003 - 04.2005
- Complete tasks of Accounts Payable.
- Control flow of shipping, receiving and distribution.
- Manage line item spending, reporting to HQ, and applying corporate bank account protocol for 3 schools.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edison Charter Academy
10.2002 - 06.2003
- Follow written instructions for class lesson from classroom teacher.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Laguna Salada School District
10.2002 - 06.2003
- Communicate with General Education teacher.
Paraprofessional Child Development
San Francisco Unified School District
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Teach pragmatics to developing children at center with infant through school age children.
- Support teacher/s with lessons.
- Develop social skills through play.
- Ensured and encouraged health and safety of students and peers.
Education
Education Specialist I - Mild/Moderate
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Modesto, CABachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAAssociate of Arts - Socials Science (With Honors)
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Work in IEP teams to develop strategies for learning and generalization
- Read and Write in Spanish
- Coordinator of Learning Center Supervised 8 paras
- Work cooperatively with all members of staff and faculty
- Individualized education plans
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Assistive technology integration
- Student progress assessment
Personal Information
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Merced County Office of Education
08.2025 - 06.2026
Resource Specialist/Learning Center Coordinator
Stagg High School
10.2023 - 06.2025
Instructional Paraprofessional, Special Education, P-6
Aspire Charter School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Central Valley High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Winton Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Itinerant Resource Specialist
Le Grand High School and Planada Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Madera Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
Resource Specialist
Dos Palos Oro Loma Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class-Emotionally Disturbed
Stanislaus Academy
08.2007 - 08.2010
Speech Language Program Specialist/Resource Instructional Aide
Aspire Public Schools
10.2005 - 11.2006
Business Services Specialist
Edison Charter Academy
06.2003 - 04.2005
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edison Charter Academy
10.2002 - 06.2003
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Laguna Salada School District
10.2002 - 06.2003
Paraprofessional Child Development
San Francisco Unified School District
01.1996 - 01.2001
Education Specialist I - Mild/Moderate
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Socials Science (With Honors)
City College of San Francisco