Elizabeth Strother

• Managed and coordinated special education services for 1st and 2nd-grade students.
• Created and managed student services schedules.
• Created, adapted, and followed behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintained student caseload, including IEP/ARD paperwork.
• Accurately tracked, assessed, and evaluated the performance of students across multiple subject areas.
• Effectively managed students' emotional and behavioral outbursts, and taught social-emotional learning (SEL) skills.
• Accurately tracked and monitored behaviors using the Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence format.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop and implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, and goals pertaining to student needs.
• Provided inclusion support to students with special needs.
• Provided resource support for students struggling academically in ELAR and math.
• Conferred regularly, and per district guidelines, with parents.
• Instructed the whole class, small group and individual lessons.

• Followed detailed instructional plans laid out by teachers.
• Developed and implemented spur-of-the-moment lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards across various subjects, as needed.
• Supported students in multiple general education and inclusion classrooms in multiple subjects.
• Fostered positive classroom environments to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with faculty to adapt instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful learning atmosphere.
• Covered multiple long-term special education assignments across multiple grade levels.

• Adapted, created, and used approved curriculum tools to ensure engaging lessons, with successful learning and critical thinking outcomes.
• Coordinated with gen-ed teachers to develop and implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, and goals pertaining to student needs.
• Created an environment conducive to learning.
• Reviewed, updated, and attended IEPs for each student.
• Managed and supervised multiple aides.
• Utilized multiple Universal Design for Learning models of instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
• I instructed the whole class and small group lessons.
• Accurately tracked, assessed, and evaluated the performance of students in various subject areas.
• Conferred regularly, and per district guidelines, with parents.
• Managed students with an array of severe to moderate behavioral, and sensory challenges.
• Modified and accommodated the student’s needs based on IEP, BIP goals, and 504 accommodations.
• Accurately tracked and monitored behaviors using the Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence format.
• Utilized multiple tech and curriculum platforms, including Google Classroom, Seis, Frontline, E-Sped, Aries, Amplify, Unique Learning Systems, Move This World, and many others.

• Followed detailed instructional plans laid out by teachers.
• Supported students in multiple general education and inclusion classrooms in multiple subjects.
• Covered multiple long-term special education assignments across multiple grade levels.
• Specialized substitution in self-contained special education classrooms.
• Created spur-of-the-moment lesson plans as needed, in collaboration with other teachers.
• Completed various projects and offered support for teachers, staff, and students as needed.

• Adapted and differentiated pedagogy, and materials, both curricular and socio-emotional.
• Performed instructional and classroom management procedures.
• Met regularly with parents, advocates, and students to discuss their needs and progress.
• Developed and implemented individualized education plans, with adherence to legal compliance timelines.
• Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and increase student engagement.
• Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
• Planned and implemented lessons, assuring the mastery of the standards of each instructional component, highest rigor, critical thinking, universal design, and explicit direct instruction.
• Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.

• Developed and maintained the school’s swim program for approximately 200 special needs students.

Adapted and accommodated individual programs based on the abilities and goals of children, both in the pool and the classroom.

• Observed, assessed skill levels, set goals, and implemented appropriate methods to ensure water safety.

• Managed multiple aquatics assistants and staff.

• Assisted students in improving aquatic safety skills, body and spatial awareness, and perception.

• Assisted students in improving core stability, balance, gait, coordination, and confidence.

• Assisted teachers in preparing various instructional and recreational activities, as needed.

• Assisted teachers in the education, training, and supervision of students as needed.

• Applied strategies and techniques to foster appropriate behavior, self-reliance, and social skills.

• Assisted with transitions from wheelchairs to walkers, or standers.

Assisted the Adapted PE coach as needed with school activities on and off school buses.

• Organized and assisted with campus events, i.e., dances, jogathons, and Community-Based Instruction outings.

• Assisted students with basic personal care activities, including feeding, and toileting.