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Deborah Werthman

Merrimack,NH

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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Manchester School District
Manchester, NH
08.2016 - Current
  • Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
  • Created individualize education programs for each special educational students.
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with these goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis to provide progress reports as required.
  • Coach students on academic material and behavior management.
  • Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of or making referrals.
  • Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents/guardians on a regular basis.
  • Maintain and improve professional competence and attend staff.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such on many levels depending upon the grade being taught: basic mathematics skill sets, reasoning and application, probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Provided life skills programming for students.

Paraprofessional

Manchester School District
Manchester, NH
09.2016 - 06.2022
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavorial and emotional support.
  • Supplied one on one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Utilized various instructional approaches to increase students participation and asses learning styles.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons,

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa
10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Rivier University
Nashua, NH
05.1992

Skills

  • Classroom Management Skills
  • Create Specialized Instruction
  • Technology Skills (spreadsheets, word document, etc)
  • Assessment Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership Skills

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Manchester School District
09.2016 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

Manchester School District
08.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Rivier University

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