Dawn Taylor
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized [Job Title] successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in [State] and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Resource Room Teacher
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Harambe Science And Technology School
05.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Olney Charter High School
09.2018 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
School Age Director
Johnsons Childcare Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Emotional Support Teacher
Fitler Academics Plus School
03.2017 - 06.2017
- 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.
Specialist
School District Of Philadelphia
09.1995 - 06.2009
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, And Film
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA09.1987
Skills
- Material Selection
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Instructional Techniques
- Head Teacher Support
- Faculty Coordination
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - Mentally and or Physically Handicapped K-12
Timeline
Resource Room Teacher
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Special Education Co-Teacher
Olney Charter High School
09.2018 - 03.2019
Special Education Teacher
Harambe Science And Technology School
05.2018 - 06.2019
Emotional Support Teacher
Fitler Academics Plus School
03.2017 - 06.2017
School Age Director
Johnsons Childcare Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Specialist
School District Of Philadelphia
09.1995 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Special Education
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, And Film
Temple University
- [Area of certification] Training - Mentally and or Physically Handicapped K-12
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