Doralia Coleman
Special Education Teacher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Resident Teacher
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Paideia Academy
Chicago, United States
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
CPS Cohort Residency Teacher/SECA
Francis Parker Community Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Special Education Classroom Assistant
William H. Ray Elementary
Chicago, Illinois
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.
- Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL 07.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Child Development
Kennedy-King College
Chicago, Illinois 60621 05.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Special education
Child development
Licensure
ISBE IL155 and ISBE IL163
Timeline
Special Education Resident Teacher
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Paideia Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Roosevelt University
07.2020 - 05.2022
CPS Cohort Residency Teacher/SECA
Francis Parker Community Academy
08.2017 - 06.2021
Special Education Classroom Assistant
William H. Ray Elementary
09.2014 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Child Development
Kennedy-King College
05.2003 - 05.2005