Grace Dodson
Austin,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student strengths across academic and social emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational and social tools, fostering achievement both in and out of the classroom.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher- ECSE
Baranoff Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student data to inform parents and school administration
- Emphasizes student's abilities and the joys of learning through positive encouragement and structure via interactive classroom support, instruction, and observation
- Targeted age and developmentally-appropriate social, emotional, and academic goals.
Intern- Scores
Small Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided support to help students within a Scores setting learn and grow through classroom lessons and inclusion support.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Intern- ECSE
Cunningham Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for all students
- Provided 1-on-1 support for students with disabilities, enabling them to excel in varied areas
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in both early childhood education and special education
Intern- Life Skills
Houston Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted and taught students 1st- 6th grade in a Life Skills self-contained classroom.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Intern- 5th Grade
Lee Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Drove 5th grade student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with tasks and discussions in relation to ELA and Social Studies
Day School Assistant Teacher
First English Lutheran Child Development Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported the two year old classroom with educational and creative opportunities to target age appropriate milestones.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Learning Assistant
University of Texas, Austin- UTeach
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with UTeach Professors to support undergraduate students learn in an Hands on Science Physics course.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Texas
Austin, TX05.2024
Skills
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Techniques
- Student Rapport-Building
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Digital Literacy
Volunteer Experience
Open Door Ministry
- Worked with unhoused patrons to provide food, clothing, transportation, and a safe place to be heard
Certification
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
- Special Education EC–12
- Core EC-6 All Subjects
Timeline
Student Teacher- ECSE
Baranoff Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intern- Scores
Small Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Intern- ECSE
Cunningham Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Intern- Life Skills
Houston Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Intern- 5th Grade
Lee Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Day School Assistant Teacher
First English Lutheran Child Development Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Learning Assistant
University of Texas, Austin- UTeach
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Texas
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
- Special Education EC–12
- Core EC-6 All Subjects
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