Edith Ecker-Allison
special ed teacher
Abiquiu,NM
Summary
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. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Versatile and dedicated with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in NM and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Espanola Public Schools
Abiquiu And Hernandez Elementary Schools
08.1992 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Adult Service Provider
Santa Maria El Mirador
Santa Fe And Alcalde, NM
05.1993 - 08.2001
- Helped clients with [Type] services, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new team members on company protocols and best practices, contributing to overall team success and productivity.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent communication and followup.
- Worked with clients to maximize individual success.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication within the team and recognizing individual achievements regularly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive and comprehensive service offerings, resulting in improved client satisfaction.
- provided life skills in home care
- Assisted clients in public settings
- bathed, dressed clients'
- Cook and fed clients
- Cleaned and maintained home environment
- Escorted clients to therapies and medical appointments
- Acted as a liaison between clients and public.
- Assisted clients in finding various opportunities for success.
- Assisted clients with literacy skills
- Took clients on outings and field trips to enhance life and learning skills
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Education
Master of Arts - Master Arts Teacher/ in Special Ed. Prek-12
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.1991
Master of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.1990
Master of Arts - Art Education
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.1985
Bachelor of Fine ART's Degree - Art
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX08.1975
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Co-teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Special Education
- Parent communications
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Literacy Intervention
- Visual supports
- Behavior Modifications
- Student Support
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Life Skills Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Modification
- Social Skills Training
- Child Development
- Assessment Strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Skills Development
- Mathematics Intervention
- Elementary Education
- Disability assessment testing
- Assessment administration
- IEP development
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Student Recordkeeping
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Certification
K-8 ELEMENTARY ISSUED07/01/202206/30/203103/07/2022LEVEL THREE-A INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER PRE K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUED07/01/202206/30/203103/07/2022LEVEL THREE-A INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER Language Arts PRE K-12 SPECIALTY AREA ISSUED07/01/202206/30/203103/07/2022LEVEL THREE-A INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER Visual Arts
Art, crafts, gardening, sewing, learning
I love to draw, paint, color, create, upcycle, garde, learn new things, attend professional learning classes to gain skills. I like to keep busy. I love to learn, to create, to discover. For fun, I bowl and watch my youngest son bowl at least 5x per week. I love animals and and am a busy fur baby momma as well.
Timeline
Adult Service Provider
Santa Maria El Mirador
05.1993 - 08.2001
Special Education Teacher
Espanola Public Schools
08.1992 - Current
Master of Arts - Master Arts Teacher/ in Special Ed. Prek-12
Western New Mexico University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Western New Mexico University
Master of Arts - Art Education
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Fine ART's Degree - Art
Texas A&M University - Commerce