Dawn Palmer
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Oklahoma and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Keystone Elementary
Sand Springs, OK
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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Keystone Public School
Sand Springs, Ok.
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 20 students.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standard
Pearson VUE
Sand Springs, OK
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Master of Science - General Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Elementary And Special Education
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, OK05.2016
Skills
- Learning Style Assessments
- Behavior Modifications
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Positive Role Model
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Instructional Strategies
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Techniques
- Teacher Training
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Keystone Public School
10.2021 - 10.2022
National Board for Professional Teaching Standard
Pearson VUE
06.2019 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Keystone Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - General Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Elementary And Special Education
Northeastern State University