Gloria Hacker
Fitchburg,WI
Summary
Passionate educator adept at creating inclusive learning environments and tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in the face of changing needs, with focus on maintaining supportive and structured educational atmosphere. Utilizes therapeutic approach focused on rehabilitation. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center
01.2022 - Current
- Served youth with complex psychiatric conditions.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
Teacher
Sandhill Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Fostered community focused on students’ social-emotional health and self-efficacy.
- Established routines that promoted autonomy and independence.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Effectively engaged students in learning by using variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Systematically gathered, analyzed, and used relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
- Used resources, routines, and procedures to provide respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that is conducive to student engagement and learning.
- Engaged in professional growth that resulted in improved student learning.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minors in Mathematics & ESL
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- De-escalation techniques
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Social skills development
- Evidence-based assessment
- Data management
- IEP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Sandhill Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2022
Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minors in Mathematics & ESL
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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