Haley Neumann
Gillette,WY
Summary
Caring professional, versed in working with all learning styles. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the individual needs of children and parents. Manages behavioral and emotional needs within the classroom with positive interventions. Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines, and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette, Wyoming
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Provided instruction in academic, and social skills to special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hillcrest Elementary
Gillette, Wyoming
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Instructed small groups of students
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
John Paul ll Catholic School
GIllette, Wyoming
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Provided support for individual students who needed extra help with their work.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
- Participated in field trips offsite with preschoolers under supervision of lead teacher.
- Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
- Attended professional development workshops and training sessions as required.
- Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2023
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- IEP development
- Assistive technology
- Relationship building
- Small group instruction
- Student assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- Emotional support
- Elementary education
Affiliations
- taking children to hockey
- reading
- walking
- gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hillcrest Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
John Paul ll Catholic School
10.2015 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Western Governors University
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