Frances Best
Springfield,Massachusetts
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Paraprofessional Educator
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
02.1997 - 08.2020
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05.2020
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Assess Students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
02.1997 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bay Path University
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