Dustin Patterson
Saint Ansgar,IA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with a positive mindset and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Well equipped to build relationships with students and adults. Creates yearly goals to change areas of growth into strengths. Highly motivated educator wanting to make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Northwood-Kensett High School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans based on student needs and learning goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement effective teaching strategies and support services.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and progress monitoring, and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Ankeny Community School District
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Held IEP meetings to share student performance data, as well as explain student skill gaps and level of performance.
- Created positive relationships with parents and students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classrooms, as well as support general education teachers.
- Built students up emotionally, academically, and helped students with their work habits.
- Helped students during the summer on their IEP goals in ESY.
Special Education Teacher
Interstate 35 Community School District
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) with preferred choices and creating high interest lessons.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked with students over the summer in ESY.
- Attended the Five Day Autism Training.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - 5-12 World & American History
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2012
Associate of Arts - AA
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA07.2009
Skills
- In-Depth Knowledge of Mathematics
- Adaptable/Flexible
- Co-teaching experience
- Motivating students
- Adaptive Strategies
- Positive Mindset
- Small Group Instruction
Trivia
Enjoys trivia events and has planned trivia events for staff.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Northwood-Kensett High School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Ankeny Community School District
08.2015 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Interstate 35 Community School District
08.2012 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - 5-12 World & American History
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - AA
North Iowa Area Community College