Elissia Petersen
Rawlins,WY
Summary
Results-driven special education teacher with growing knowledge in behavior management and tailored instructional strategies. Committed to enhancing student success through effective collaboration with parents and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring individualized support and meaningful learning experiences.
Offering collaborative and empathetic approach to education, with focus on developing strong relationships with students. Brings understanding of individualized education plans and behavior management strategies to create supportive learning atmosphere.
Dedicated special education teacher skilled in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and IEP development. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and parents, creating supportive learning environments that enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Albany County School District 1
Rock River, WY
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented behavior management techniques to enhance classroom engagement.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Facilitated social skills development through structured group activities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and communication.
- Assessed student learning styles to tailor instructional approaches effectively.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences.
- Coordinated with specialists for additional support services and resources.
- Monitored and documented student performance to inform instructional strategies.
- 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- 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.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- 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.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Education Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Criminology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK06-2015
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent communication
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Trained in CPI
- Literacy intervention
Certification
Orton-Gilligham
COX Campus- Dyslexia training, Early Literacy
Add-Vantage training
UFLI
Fundations
Sonday
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Albany County School District 1
08.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Education Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Criminology
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University