Erin Crespo
Brattleboro,Vermont
Summary
Dedicated & experienced Special Educator with expertise in inclusion strategies, multisensory teaching, case documentation and effective parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in developing individualized education plans and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and academic performance through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator
Marlboro Elementary School
Marlboro, VT
08.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development, including the impact of a wide range of delays, disorders, and disabilities on learning and daily living skills
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student support strategies and interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching methods to improve student engagement and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed multi-modal lessons that incorporated visual aids, auditory tools, kinesthetic activities, and tactile resources for optimal accessibility of content material.
- Managed and completed all documentation within a web-based IEP system, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, timelines, and reporting requirements
Special Educator
Bellows Falls Union High School
Bellows Falls, VT
08.1995 - 06.2019
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information
- Facilitated meetings & contributed to team discussions actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize student support strategies
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other providers to enhance student support strategies and interventions.
- Developed individualized transition plans to meet student needs
- Directed, instructed and consulted with paraprofessionals on implementing teaching and behavior strategies
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Implemented specialized instruction and co-taught a math class
Education
Master of Science - Education- Curriculum & Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Saint Michael's College
Winooski, VTSkills
- Case management & documentation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Organizing & multitasking
- Inclusion strategies
- Relationship building
- Multi-sensory strategies
- Specially designed literacy & mathematics intervention
- Extensive experience with EdDoc system
Certification
Special Education K-12
Elementary Education K-8
Timeline
Special Educator
Marlboro Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Special Educator
Bellows Falls Union High School
08.1995 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Education- Curriculum & Instruction
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Saint Michael's College