Deborah Werthman
Merrimack,NH
Summary
Versatile and dedicate Special Education Teacher with experience in teaching a diverse student population in a general and special education classroom setting. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for students with a variety of disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and critical thinking for all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Merrimack School District
2023.09 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Business and Technology Teacher
Manchester School District
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Created a Career Exploration curriculum to prepare students to make informed educational and career decisions.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Recorded grades and developed accountability through progress monitoring.
Special Education Teacher
Manchester School District
2016.09 - 2022.06
- Developed and monitored IEP's for 30 students with cognitive, learning and emotional disabilities.
- Conducted evaluation of students academic performance, social development and social health on a regular basis.
- Built a learning environment centered on diversity and safe learning experience.
- Formulated behavior intervention plan (BIP) based on functional behavior assessment (FBA).
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and academic teams to develop and enhance curriculum to improve educational outcomes.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings with IEP team including parents, teachers, probation officers, psychologist, guidance counselor and social worker.
- Administered Woodcock Johnson IV Cognitive testing and provided report with results.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.1992
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Learning Style Assessments
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
National Honour Society
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Merrimack School District
2023.09 - Current
Business and Technology Teacher
Manchester School District
2022.09 - 2023.06
Special Education Teacher
Manchester School District
2016.09 - 2022.06
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Rivier University
National Honour Society
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