Elizabeth Bealer
Palmyra
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Stratford School District
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Delanco Township School
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Oldmans Township School
2015.09 - 2022.06
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Y.A.L.E. School
2015.02 - 2015.06
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Teacher's Assistant
Y.A.L.E. School
2013.01 - 2015.02
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assigned grades for coursework and tests using answer key, recorded results and informed teacher of performance.
Paraprofessional
Northern Burlington County High School
2012.04 - 2013.01
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2020
NPTNJ -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2017
Certificate -
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - History
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Burlington County College
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom management
- Teacher collaboration
- Professional development
Certification
- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Stratford School District
2023.09 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Delanco Township School
2022.09 - 2023.06
Special Education Resource Teacher
Oldmans Township School
2015.09 - 2022.06
Long-Term Special Education Substitute
Y.A.L.E. School
2015.02 - 2015.06
Teacher's Assistant
Y.A.L.E. School
2013.01 - 2015.02
Paraprofessional
Northern Burlington County High School
2012.04 - 2013.01
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
NPTNJ -
New Jersey City University
Certificate -
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rowan University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Burlington County College