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Gynett Bertsch
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Versatile, experienced, and dedicated Special Education teacher with focus on individual needs of students. Experience with Special Education students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with eligibilities under the categories of ASD, ED, OHI, ID, LD and HI. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Experience and success working with students with challenging behaviors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2004 - 08.2022
- Developed well-written IEPs tailored to individual student needs.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Used GLAD strategies in classroom to improve ELL students vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- Provided ELD instruction to ELL students in self-contained classroom with consultation from ELD teacher.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans with collaboration of IEP team, resulting in improved self-regulation and class participation.
- Organized educational field trips and extracurricular activities for students, fostering teamwork and social skills while broadening interests outside traditional curriculum.
- Successfully wrote yearly grant proposals for free tickets to Children's Theater, Oregon Zoo, and for new classroom technology.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student performance data to identify areas of improvement and adjust instruction accordingly, enhancing overall learning outcomes.
- Coordinated services between general education teachers, specialists, and other support staff to ensure seamless delivery of instruction and accommodations for special education students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in increased student attendance, including students with history of school refusal.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Provided targeted remediation in reading comprehension and math skills, resulting in marked improvements in standardized test scores among special education students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and/or emotional disabilities in self-contained classroom.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Trained, supervised, and designed instruction for 2-5 educational assistants each year.
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading and math to address individual learning needs.
Summer School Teacher
Catholic Charities
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Implemented reading and writing workshops with 60 students to increase literacy and support school reading programs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Education
ESOL Licensure Program
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR06.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2003
Associate of Science - Mental Health/Human Services
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.2001
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Literacy Intervention
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
401k matchHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCompany CultureQuote
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Software
Schoology
Unique Learning Systems
Prezi- presentations to support learning
Google Classroom
Interests
Writing
Gardening
Camping
Travel
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Catholic Charities
07.2017 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2004 - 08.2022
ESOL Licensure Program
Marylhurst University
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Portland State University
Associate of Science - Mental Health/Human Services
Mt. Hood Community College
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