Funke Alashe-King
Killeen,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Management Unit Teacher
Eastern Hills Middle School
08.2022 - 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Inclusion Teacher
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Life Skills Teacher
Palo Alto Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2021
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2010
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Emotional Disorders
- Life Skills Development
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Student Discipline
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
- Generalist EC-6
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Special Education EC-12
Timeline
Behavior Management Unit Teacher
Eastern Hills Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Inclusion Teacher
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Life Skills Teacher
Palo Alto Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2021
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Baylor University
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
- Generalist EC-6
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Special Education EC-12
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