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Diana Holmes

Redding,CA

Summary

Dedicated educator with a proven track record at all schools where I taught, skilled in IEP development and progress monitoring. Adept at fostering positive relationships and enhancing student engagement through tailored instruction and effective behavior management strategies. Committed to promoting literacy and self-advocacy, ensuring every student achieves their learning goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

Arise Academy
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
  • Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.

Resource Teacher

Redding School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
  • Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.

Special Day Class Teacher

Paradise Valley Unified School District
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators through open communication channels and collaborative teamwork efforts.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a structured, supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.

Special Day Class Teacher

Enterprise School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Increased parent involvement in their child''s education through consistent communication, updates on progress, and opportunities to participate in classroom events.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators through open communication channels and collaborative teamwork efforts.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a structured, supportive learning environment for all students.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Cascade Union Elementary School District
08.1999 - 06.2014
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.

Education

Special Education

National University, La Jolla, CA
04-2015

* Completed all classes required for a dual credential for General ed. and Special ed.

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Simpson University , Redding, CA
04-2009
  • Honoree of Diana Groff with distinction

Skills

  • IEP development

  • Progress monitoring

  • Classroom organization

  • Assessment strategies

  • Math strategies

  • Visual supports

  • Literacy strategies

Timeline

Elementary/Special Education Teacher - Arise Academy
09.2022 - 10.2024
Resource Teacher - Redding School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
Special Day Class Teacher - Paradise Valley Unified School District
01.2017 - 06.2017
Special Day Class Teacher - Enterprise School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Paraeducator, Special Education - Cascade Union Elementary School District
08.1999 - 06.2014
National University - , Special Education
Simpson University - Bachelor of Arts, General Studies

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