Elizabeth Books
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated Special Educator with over 20 years' experience in public schools and community services agencies. Committed to providing a positive atmosphere and learning environment to students, families, and school personnel. Compassionate, team-oriented leader with proven multi-tasking abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Marshall High School
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate the inclusion of students with special needs in the general classroom setting
- Management of a caseload of twelve or more students
- Certified KTEA-3 examiner
- Master of data collection techniques denoting student development and representation thereof via graphs, charts, and documentation in a clear, concise, and functional
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), learning programs designed to align with a student's development rather than grade-level expectations
- Skilled in communication with both the parents/guardians of students and fellow team members supporting the students as well as school leadership
- Extensive experience utilizing positive behavior supports in a classroom environment to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors and skill deficits
- Collaborate with general education teachers in inclusive classrooms to formulate lessons to accommodate the needs of students with special education services who participate in the general education environment
- Knowledgeable of educational platforms and data/process management systems, and the ability to assimilate to new interfaces
- Assisted less experienced special educators with the procedures of the IEP process, team teaching models, and differentiation strategies.
- Mentor to special education teachers, new to the school, assisting them with policies, procedures, and protocols incumbent to the position
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Elkhorn North High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Co-taught and planned with content area teachers in mathematics to differentiate instruction for students receiving special education services at the high school level.
- Delivered differentiated curriculum material and content to special and general education students in co-taught settings.
- Conducted and documented IEP meetings using computer or internet programs efficiently.
- Presented formal test interpretation results, Individualized Education Program (IEP) annual goals, and objectives during meetings with parents, advocates, and other school personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents and other staff to provide the best possible education for all students.
- Provided accommodations to students on district and state assessments (MSPAP, Functional tests, MSA, and PARCC).
- Monitored and helped all students gain self-help strategies for successful functioning in school and society.
- Collaborated with general education and lead teachers in inclusive classrooms to formulate lessons so students with special needs who comprehend them.
- Facilitated the inclusion of students with special needs in general education settings.
- Utilized student data to inform teaching practices.
- Disseminated data in a clear, concise, and functional manner to colleagues and parents as appropriate.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) learning programs.
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Madonna School
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the need of the individual student and students as a group - ascertain student acumen with structured questions, revising the instruction based on progress or regression of skills taught
- Developed and maintained a robust life skills education and work readiness program, and developed strategies to ensure the success of both programs
- Employed positive behavior supports in a classroom environment to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors and skill deficits
- Organized and lead all community outing and field trip experiences for high school students
- Worked in partnership with a staff member from another high school to develop and teach science, cooking, and social skills
- Special Olympics Flag Football and Men’s and Women’s 5-on-5 Basketball coach
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Educational Services Unit #3
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Integrated various supporting elements to aid in the growth of the student including occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral therapist, speech-language therapist, school counselor, school nurse, and school administrators.
- Established and maintained a record keeping system providing needed information for the final written report upon a student’s departure from the program for the contracting local school
- Developed on-going remedial programs in the areas of a student’s identified weakness
- Provided direct instruction in behavioral/academic methodologies to assigned paraprofessionals
- Elected by peers to serve on a committee for 2013-2014 school year contracts – development and negotiation of terms
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE12.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE12.2010
Master of Science - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Outreach Program12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO05.2002
Skills
- Trained in KTEA-3
- Data-driven decision-making
- Collaborative Leadership
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Student Support
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Marshall High School Honor Code Committee, member
- National Honor Society Selection Committee, member, 2022-2024
- Fairfax Education Association, 2022-present
- Nebraska Coaches Association, 2015-2021
- Nebraska Education Technology Association (NETA), 2016-2020
Timeline
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Marshall High School
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Elkhorn North High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Madonna School
08.2013 - 05.2020
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Educational Services Unit #3
01.2011 - 08.2013
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
College of Saint Mary
Master of Arts - Teaching
College of Saint Mary
Master of Science - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College
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