Erica Stewart

• 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.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• 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.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
• Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.

• Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
• Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
• Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
• Implemented AVID Curriculum and taught college readiness skills around note taking, socratic seminars, managed AVID tutors and ran tutorials.

I taught 6th grade social studies content.

• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for a diverse classroom environment ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
• Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' understanding of historical events beyond the classroom setting. (Fort Lewis College)
• IEP case management
• Collaborated with general education staff to implement IEP accommodations