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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
09.2023 - 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
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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
09.2016 - 06.2022
  • 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, IA
10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Rivier University
Nashua, NH
05.1992

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
09.2023 - Current

Business and Technology Teacher

Manchester School District
09.2022 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher

Manchester School District
09.2016 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - Education

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education

Rivier University

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