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
21132 Ronald St. Anderson CA 96007
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
Shasta Elementary And Igo Schools
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
Paradise CA
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
Shasta Meadows, Redding CA
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
Anderson CA
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
04-2015
* Completed all classes required for a dual credential for General ed. and Special ed.
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
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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