Eric Fuller
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education professional with over 12 years of experience in K-12 settings, specializing in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) at Burch Charter School of Excellence. Expertise in leading inclusive practices, ensuring IEP compliance, and fostering collaboration among general education teachers, Child Study Teams (CSTs), and families. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes for students with diverse needs through tailored support and advocacy. Currently pursuing a Supervisor Certificate to expand leadership capabilities and drive impactful change within the educational community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Burch Charter School of Excellence
09.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Middlesex County Vocational School
10.2021 - 06.2022
- - Provided in-class support in Algebra, Geometry, and Biology.
- - Monitored progress aligned with IEP goals and modified instruction accordingly.
- - Collaborated with teachers and parents to determine student placement.
- - Served as resource Geometry teacher.
Special Education Teacher / LDTC
Burch Charter School of Excellence
09.2016 - 06.2020
- - Sole Special Education Teacher for the school.
- - Write all IEPs using IEP Direct.
- - Member of the I&RS Team and Child Study Team.
- - Provided individualized and small-group instruction.
- - Collected data to inform academic levels and accommodations.
Special Education Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter High School
01.2014 - 06.2015
- - Designed and delivered inclusive and self-contained instruction.
- - Modified curriculum and assessments per IEP goals.
- - Collaborated with general education teachers.
Social Studies Teacher / Special Ed Support
Newark Board of Education
01.2008 - 12.2014
- - Taught U.S. History and Financial Literacy.
- - Supported students with disabilities across multiple settings.
- - Served as school treasurer, senior advisor, and trip coordinator.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City06-2022
Skills
- Compliance with IEP standards
- Data analysis and progress tracking
- Instructional coaching
- Inclusive differentiation strategies
- Effective collaboration with CST and I&RS
- Effective classroom management
Certification
- - NJ Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K–12)
- - NJ Certification: Social Studies (K–12)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Burch Charter School of Excellence
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Middlesex County Vocational School
10.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher / LDTC
Burch Charter School of Excellence
09.2016 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter High School
01.2014 - 06.2015
Social Studies Teacher / Special Ed Support
Newark Board of Education
01.2008 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
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