Special Education Teacher
Diane Friddle
Individual Clients
Yakima,WA
33
Years of experience
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in WA and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Work History
Private Tutor
8 Months- Designed tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Facilitated effective communication with parents regarding student performance and development goals.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, adapting instructional approaches accordingly for better outcomes.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and tutor.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
8 Months- Delivered instruction in various subjects across K-12 grade levels.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
8 Years 4 Months- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Learning Center Special Education Teacher
9 Years 3 Months- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
1 Year 11 Months- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Learning Center Special Education Teacher
10 Months- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
3 Years 11 Months- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/Elementary Ed.
Skills
Microsoft Word
IEP Development
Parent Communication
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Development of Social Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Student Rapport-Building
Behavior Modification
Life Skills Development
Student Records Management
Group and Individual Instruction
Parent and Guardian Communication
Timeline
Private Tutor
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10.2024 - 06.2025Read More
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