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Doris Patmon

Ithaca,MI

Summary

Driven Special Education Teacher with proven success in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and employing de-escalation techniques to enhance student learning and behavior. At Fulton School District, significantly improved classroom engagement and student progress through innovative lesson planning and effective parent communication. Expert in material selection and progress evaluations, blending hard and soft skills to foster supportive learning environments. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Fulton School District
08.2021 - Current

Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Managed caseload of more than 20 students.

Special Education Teacher

Ashley Community Schools
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Managed caseload of more than 20 students

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education-Autism

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
05.2021

Master of Arts - Library Science

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12.1999

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Anderson University
Anderson, IN
05.1993

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Student Records Management
  • Material Selection
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Motivating students
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Fulton School District
08.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Ashley Community Schools
01.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Special Education-Autism

Spring Arbor University

Master of Arts - Library Science

Sam Houston State University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Anderson University
Doris Patmon