Elizabeth Larkin
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Skilled and very experienced special education teacher pre-k to 12 certified. Currently retired after 37 years of teaching self contained classes, resource room students, and working as a support facilitator in the general education classrooms. Early childhood, reading, and ESOL endorsed. 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, as well as being able to design and implement curriculum lessons in a self contained setting.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
SDIRC
08.1989 - 06.2023
- Enhanced learning experiences by adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with parents, general education teachers, psychologist, and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress in academics and social skills
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques (self contained pre-k).
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Designed and/or implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities (K-2).
Special Education Teacher
Henrico County School DIstrict
Henrico, VA
08.1987 - 06.1989
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in grades 3-5.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Hanover County Schools
Ashland, VA
08.1987 - 06.1988
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple academic subjects and life skills to high school students.
- Developed individual education plans for students continuing in school and for those exiting school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.1985
Skills
- Written Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
SDIRC
08.1989 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Henrico County School DIstrict
08.1987 - 06.1989
Special Education Teacher
Hanover County Schools
08.1987 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Old Dominion University
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