Elizabeth Quatman
Telluride,Colorado
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Passionate pursuit of continuing education, with over 50 additional credits earned beyond Master's degree.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self Employed Services
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses in literacy and math.
- Met with parents and teachers to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
- Utilized a variety of SOR aligned programs to build strong foundational skills and provided systematic and explicit instruction to remediate deficits.
Special Education Teacher
Telluride School District
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students in need of extra help.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Creating and Implementing Individual Education Plans with Fidelity
- Differentiated Small Group and One on One Individualized Instruction
- Data Analysis and Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans and De-Escalation Techniques
- Literacy and Mathematics Intervention
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Innovative Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Mentored numerous new teachers on the procedures for completing IEPs, creating schedules, and determining appropriate interventions for students.
- Supervised and delegated tasks for a team of up to 8 staff members, providing instruction, materials, and support in order to best support students with disabilities.
- District Trainer for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention from 2019-2022
- Collaborated with school psychologist and principal to overhaul MTSS program
Additional Information
Ever since beginning my career in education 13 years ago as a special education paraprofessional, I've developed an insatiable thirst for knowledge to improve outcomes for the students I support. I enjoy researching and implementing the best practices that science has to offer. During graduate school, I was deeply moved by the videos in the "Children of the Code" series. I have the vision and determination to acquire advanced knowledge in reading science with the dream to share my passion and understanding with schools across the nation in order to improve literacy outcomes for all.
Timeline
Private Tutor
Self Employed Services
06.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Telluride School District
08.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Western Colorado University
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Cedar Crest College
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