Denise Ezell
Rose,KS
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Butler County Special Education Interlocal
Butler County, KS
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student engagement and achievement.
- Advocated for resources and support services to facilitate optimal learning environments for students.
- Established strong relationships with families to promote partnership in students' educational journeys.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Established positive relationships with families to support student learning outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by employing research-based instructional strategies designed to reach diverse learners.
- Inspired creativity through hands-on projects that encouraged students to apply concepts learned in class to real-world situations.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects and reinforced learning across multiple domains.
- Boosted student participation in classroom activities by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adapting instructional approaches as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of The Deaf
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Middle TN State University
Murfreesboro TN12-2004
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based teaching
- Student advocacy
- Family engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Instructional material development
- Assessment strategies
- Communication techniques
- Classroom management
- Positive learning environment
Languages
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Butler County Special Education Interlocal
08.2021 - 08.2025
Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
Aurora Public School District
08.2011 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Education of The Deaf
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Middle TN State University