Ginny Van Teslaar
Highland,IL
Summary
Apply my enthusiasm and skills enabling students to explore, discover, and grow to the best of their potential in a learning environment where differences are appreciated and embraced as learning opportunities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Highland Communitiy Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Therapeutic Special Day Class Teacher
Los Altos School District
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Support students with emotional and behavioral needs in self contained and mainstream classrooms
- Work collaboratively with General Education teachers, School Psychologist, Therapist and Behaviorist on a daily basis to promote student success
- Provide specialized academic instruction to small groups of students in all academic areas
- Work with a team to determine the appropriate time to increase/decrease student inclusion hours
- Case Management - schedule IEP meetings, develop IEP goals, assess students, track student progress towards goals
- Co teach 7th and 8th grade Math.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Resource Specialist
Los Altos School District
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Assess students using standardized testing tools to determine eligibility for special education
- Act as Case Manager for all Resource students at public school site
- Collaborate with Special Education team members to develop and implement Individualized Education Program
- Identify appropriate curriculum, design lessons, and monitor student progress
- Supervise classroom aides, and monitor the effectiveness of their teaching.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Buckeye Union School District
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Assess identified students and determine placement into SIPPS and Read Naturally program
- Monitor student progress, modify material and goals based on student need, and assess student performance to determine exit dates
- Teach reading lessons to small groups
- Monitor and assist upper elementary students with reading comprehension exercises
- Direct small group instruction for EL students.
Substitute Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Accept fill-in assignments for teachers at any grade level and/or student levels
- Instruct according to the teacher’s lesson plans and communicate to the teacher student behavior, progress, and other important information.
Supervising Behavior Consultant
Advance Kids
10.2001 - 10.2002
- Direct a team of consultants responsible for developing behavior and academic plans for individuals with autism
- Review all lesson and behavior plans for appropriateness prior to implementation
- Teach students with autism, in home and community environments, academics, social/emotional skills, and behavior skills
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to ensure student success at school and home
- Participate as a member of the IEP team
- Train parents and family members prior to beginning an in-home program.
Classroom Teacher
Applied Behavior Consultants
01.1999 - 10.2001
- Develop lesson plans on an individual and group basis according to IEP goals and objectives, and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Supervise classroom paraprofessionals
- Direct the daily rotation of students to various learning stations
- Observe lessons being taught, determine appropriateness, and modify as needed
- Train paraprofessionals on individual student needs and strategies to apply within the classroom environment
- Use various assessment tools to determine student needs
- Develop IEP goals and objectives, participate in IEP meetings, and monitor student progress towards goals
- Daily communication with parents regarding student achievements and behavior.
Case Manager
Arlington Developmental Center
01.1998 - 11.1998
- Direct a team of therapists, medical professionals, and managers towards developing Individual Support Plans (ISP) for persons with severe disabilities living in a state developmental center
- Manage approximately thirty-five direct care staff, recreational therapists, and social workers at the state level
- Monitor fund allocation to ensure expenses remained within a quarterly budget
- Integrate ISP goals and objectives with IEP goals and objectives to promote consistency and growth of the individual.
Classroom Teacher
Shelby County School System
09.1996 - 12.1997
- Supervise busy classroom of students mainstreamed for some subjects, and who participated in Special Education classroom for their remaining academic needs
- Assess students prior to developing IEP goals to determine areas of need and abilities
- Develop and monitor student progress towards IEP goals and objectives
- Plan lessons on an individual and group basis; teach small group lessons designed to meet each student’s needs
- Work cooperatively with parents and IEP team members
- Teach students with a wide range of abilities and diagnosis.
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County School System
06.1995 - 07.1996
- Facilitate a mixed classroom of students with severe mental and physical disabilities
- Implement various assessment tools to determine baseline data regarding student strengths and weaknesses
- Develop community based instruction curriculum and facilitate student learning in community settings
- Develop appropriate IEP goals
- Monitor and modify goals and objectives as needed.
Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLBachelor of Science - Exceptional Education / Severely Mentally Disabled
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education / Severely Mentally Disabled
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.1995
Associate in Arts - Psychology
Daytona Beach Community College
Daytona Beach, FL12.1993
Skills
- Energetic, organized, positive, and self-motivated
- Able to adapt easily to challenges and changes
- Collaborative, work well as a member of a team including parents, support staff, healthcare professionals, community members and administrators
- Personable, articulate, and professional; compassionate and optimistic approach towards achieving whole child centered goals
- Foster learning strengths in group work, social interaction, character building, and problem solving skills
- Sensitive and knowledgeable about individualization and diversity in today’s classrooms
- Behavior Management
Professional Affiliations And Accomplishments
- Council for Exceptional Children, member
- California Association for Behavior Analysis, member
- California certification to teach special education grades K-12
- California certification to teach general education grades K-6
- Golden Key National Honor Society Member
- Recipient of the Cares and Shares grant
Personal Information
Title: Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Highland Communitiy Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Therapeutic Special Day Class Teacher
Los Altos School District
01.2016 - 06.2019
Resource Specialist
Los Altos School District
08.2010 - 12.2015
Reading Intervention Teacher
Buckeye Union School District
11.2009 - 05.2010
Substitute Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
01.2009 - 05.2010
Supervising Behavior Consultant
Advance Kids
10.2001 - 10.2002
Classroom Teacher
Applied Behavior Consultants
01.1999 - 10.2001
Case Manager
Arlington Developmental Center
01.1998 - 11.1998
Classroom Teacher
Shelby County School System
09.1996 - 12.1997
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County School System
06.1995 - 07.1996
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education / Severely Mentally Disabled
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education / Severely Mentally Disabled
University of Central Florida
Associate in Arts - Psychology
Daytona Beach Community College
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