Dawn Bectel
Montague,MI
Summary
Special Education Teacher with over 16 years experience in the classroom. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet the education needs of students. Experience writing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plan (BIP) and implementing differentiated instruction strategies to enhance student learning. Experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and collaborating with teachers on making accommodations for students. Equipped with strong problem solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Montague Area Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- 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 abilities.
- Implemented a school wide PBIS system.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Mentored a new teacher on classroom management and instructional techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Muskegon Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Taught students with cognitive impairments in a self contained setting for 6 years.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Master's Degree of Education - Special Education
GVSU
Allendale, MI12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2005
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- IEP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Montague Area Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Muskegon Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2016
Master's Degree of Education - Special Education
GVSU
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
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