Dixie Hendrickson
Klamath Falls
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher excelling in IEP planning, adaptive teaching strategies, and behavior management. Committed to fostering inclusion and enhancing student progress through tailored support and advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Klamath County School District
Klamath Falls
01.2015 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Monitored and assessed student performance through regular evaluations and observations.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual student needs, promoting personalized learning and engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promote social skills and peer interaction.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student progress and well-being through targeted support.
- Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with special education teams to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress toward IEP goals, ensuring accountability and tracking of developmental milestones.
- Modified curriculum materials to align with individualized student requirements.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Provided training for staff on best practices in special education methods.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2019
Skills
- IEP planning
- IEP development
- behavior management
- adaptive teaching strategies
- Assistive technology
- special needs advocacy
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Klamath County School District
01.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University