Farren Markworth
Casper,WY
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Beitel Elementary School-ACSD#1
Laramie, WY
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum, develop classroom strategies, and create accommodations for students.
- Created behavior management plans to help improve the socialization skills of special needs students.
- Supervised paraprofessionals working directly with students receiving special education services.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided daily instruction to small groups of students in a resource setting.
- Monitored the implementation of IEP goals by providing feedback to other educators involved in a student's program.
- Attended IEP team meetings to ensure that each student's unique needs were being met.
- Assessed student progress and wrote detailed reports on their academic and behavioral development.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Casper Classical Academy -NCSD#1
Casper, WY
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Supervised paraprofessionals working directly with students receiving special education services.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in special education instruction.
- Provided daily instruction to small groups of students in a resource setting.
- Monitored the implementation of IEP goals by providing feedback to other educators involved in a student's program.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and test scores according to district policies and procedures.
- Attended IEP team meetings to ensure that each student's unique needs were being met.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum, develop classroom strategies, and create accommodations for students.
- Provided individualized instruction based on each student's unique abilities and strengths.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Verda James Elementary-NCSD#1
Casper, WY
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Created behavior management plans to help improve the socialization skills of special needs students.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided daily instruction to small groups of students in a resource setting.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and test scores according to district policies and procedures.
- Attended IEP team meetings to ensure that each student's unique needs were being met.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2018
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Life Skills Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Transition Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Style Assessments
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent Collaboration Skills
Certification
- Highly qualified status-Middle Level ELA (5-8)
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional behavioral disorders
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Beitel Elementary School-ACSD#1
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Casper Classical Academy -NCSD#1
08.2018 - 06.2022
Special Education Resource Teacher
Verda James Elementary-NCSD#1
01.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Bemidji State University
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