Erin Boucher
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building each student's strengths and confidence, as well as fostering each student's social and academic growth.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
C.A. Sinclair Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student support and engagement.
- Implemented instructional strategies tailored to students' unique challenges and strengths.
- Coordinated resources and services to optimize student access to educational opportunities.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in special education methodologies.
- Advocated for necessary accommodations and modifications within the school setting.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provided additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored student performance data to inform instructional decisions and interventions effectively.
- Advocated for resources and services necessary for students' success within educational frameworks.
- Established positive relationships with families, fostering communication and partnership in student development.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting a supportive classroom environment.
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed individualized education programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify instructional approaches.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to support students with disabilities in achieving academic goals.
Special Education Teacher
Neabsco Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Communicated with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Developed Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborated with general education teachers, resource teachers, ESOL teachers and administrators and have provided assistance with differentiated instruction
Fourth Grade Teacher
Paramount Academy Charter School
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Lead Teacher
City of Phoenix Head Start
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Provided an open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Planned and prepared activities for 4-5 year old students.
Preschool Teacher
Tableland Services, Inc. (Pre-K Counts Program)
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools- Jacox Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Cimarron Springs Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Third Grade Teacher
Challenge Charter School
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools- Campostella Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to create school improvement plan
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA01-1998
Associate of Science - University Studies
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD01-1996
Skills
- Team leadership
- Small group instruction
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Data driven instruction
- Collaboration
- Strong verbal communication
- Mentoring
- Risk taker
- Critical thinking
- Dependable
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Established a Basketball Club for 4th and 5th graders along with partnering with the VFW to donate shirts to the students
Certification
Commonwealth of Virginia; Postgraduate Professional License; Elementary Education PreK-6 and Special Education- General Curriculum K-12
Certificate of Achievement for SPOT Grade K-1 Class
Certificate of Training Structured English Immersion(SEI)
Trained in Handle with Care
Highlights
- Caring Elementary School Teacher skilled in working with diverse student classrooms.
- Enthusiastic teaching professional with over 15 years of creative instructing experience at the elementary school level.
- Supervisor of Fifth Grade Safety Patrols
- Created a character named "Bat Reader" to motivate students to read
- Volunteered for various after school events and helped organize activities
- Active participant in team planning and collaboration process
- Trained in the literacy class SPOT
- Team Captain of staff volleyball team for many years
- Co-chair of Sunshine Committee
- Member of Leadership and School Improvement Teams
- Member of National Association of Special Education (NASET)
- Summer School interviewer for High School workers (Five years)
- Coached High School Volleyball (three years)
- Taught Adult Education ESOL class (one seven week session)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
C.A. Sinclair Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Neabsco Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Paramount Academy Charter School
07.2010 - 05.2012
Lead Teacher
City of Phoenix Head Start
01.2010 - 06.2010
Preschool Teacher
Tableland Services, Inc. (Pre-K Counts Program)
08.2007 - 11.2009
Fourth Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools- Jacox Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2007
Fourth Grade Teacher
Cimarron Springs Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2006
Third Grade Teacher
Challenge Charter School
07.2003 - 06.2005
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools- Campostella Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - University Studies
Allegany College of Maryland
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University