Erica Wood
Portage,IN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate special education teacher with strong organizational skills eager to secure assistant principal position. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gary Community School Corporation
12.1998 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Developed, implemented, and trained staff on behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with MTSS teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to gather, interpret, and analyze data and develop instructional strategies as the PLC team leader.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Kingman Unified School District 20
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Severe Disabilities
Ball State University
Muncie, INMaster of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2020
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Data Collection
- Relationship Building
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Behavior Analysis
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gary Community School Corporation
12.1998 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Kingman Unified School District 20
08.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Severe Disabilities
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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