Deidra Yahn
Special Education Teacher
Madison,WI
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 25 years experience teaching diverse student populations, creating innovative lesson plans and behavior management plans, strong communication skills with colleagues and families, with extensive mentoring and tutoring experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison, WI
08.2015 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. Case manager 8-10 students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
McFarland Unified School District
McFarland, WI
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. Case manage 9-12 students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. Case manage 8-11 students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Whitewater Unified School District
Whitewater, WI
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. Case manage 8-12 students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Waterloo School District
Waterloo, WI
08.1998 - 07.2008
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. Case manage 8-12 students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 09.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 09.1989 - 12.1994
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
McFarland Unified School District
08.2014 - 07.2015
Special Education Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2012 - 07.2014
Special Education Teacher
Whitewater Unified School District
08.2008 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
09.2005 - 05.2007
Special Education Teacher
Waterloo School District
08.1998 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
09.1989 - 12.1994
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