GWYNN ROOT
La Junta,CO
Summary
Motivated special education teacher pursuing a dual license in Special Education and Elementary Education, with three years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering inclusive classrooms, promoting equity in education, and serving the community through student-centered support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
East Otero School District Jr/Sr High School
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance instructional strategies and student support.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive learning environments.
- Adapted curriculum materials to promote accessibility for all learners.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to resources within the school community.
Intensive One on One Paraprofessional
East Otero School District
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Office Assistant
First Church of La Junta
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Assistant Manager
Lincoln Property Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of local housing laws.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Leasing Professional
Lincoln Property Group
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording, and processing money.
- Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
- Kept meticulous records of correspondence between management and tenants.
Education
Teaching License - Special & Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2027
Associates of Science -
Otero College
La Junta, CO01-2014
High School Diploma -
La Junta High School
La Junta, CO05-2011
Skills
- Work ethic
- Student health and safety
- Documentation and reporting
- IEP implementation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication
- Active listening
- Individual student assistance
- Instructional support
- Behavior improvements
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
East Otero School District Jr/Sr High School
08.2025 - Current
Intensive One on One Paraprofessional
East Otero School District
08.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
First Church of La Junta
05.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Lincoln Property Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
Leasing Professional
Lincoln Property Group
09.2018 - 01.2020
Associates of Science -
Otero College
High School Diploma -
La Junta High School
Teaching License - Special & Elementary Education
Western Governor's University