HAYDEN CRAIG
WA
Summary
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Develop and modify curricula, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to best fit each student's ability levels and unique needs. Excited about working in challenging environments and collaborating with new teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sunset Elementary
Issaquah, WA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
Carnation Elementary School
Carnation, WA
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
Special Education Teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
Spanaway, WA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
Special Education & Transitions Program Teacher
Sultan School District
Sultan, WA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) goals and objectives and completed related documentation accurately
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to constructively address student, staff, and parent concerns
- Identify, establish, and maintain linkages with community agencies and businesses
- Promote understanding of laws, eligibility requirements, and availability of services to families
- Assist students/families in understanding the system and accessing services
- Consult with outside resources regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
- Assist young adults with their independent living and vocational skills.
Special Education Recovery Services
Lake Washington School District
Redmond, WA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Implemented a new literacy program, Phono-Graphix
- Supporting lost instructional time, and lack of IEP progress
- Supporting lost instructional time, and lack of IEP progress
- Modeled socially acceptable behavior, leveraging the knowledge of behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Assessed student progress and challenges in all areas, including academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Communicated learning objectives and class expectations to provide clear academic paths
- Coordinated balanced curriculum to encourage exploration of new ideas, delivering lessons through structured yet diverse blocks of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
Special Education Teacher
Lake Washington School District
Redmond, WA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented IEP and BIPs for students
- Data tracking and collection
- Assessed student progress and challenges, and adapt instruction
- Lesson planning to provide direct instruction for classroom and small group settings
- Consulted and collaborated with staff around student learning styles, differentiated instruction, and curricula modifications
- Planned and supervised community-based experiences for students to practice skill generalization
- Communicated regularly with each child's guardians about student successes, concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Consulted with school staff to support students in integrated settings
- Created a welcoming classroom environment
- Encouraged students to hone personal development skills, teaching goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Education
Masters in Teaching with Special Education Endorsement -
Northwest University
06.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Northwest University
05.2019
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College
06.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP and BIP writing/implementation
- Communication
- Classroom Inclusion
- Classroom Management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- 09/2010, 06/2014, Peer Tutor Special Education Classroom
- 06/2013, 08/2016, Coaching at Big League Experience
- 08/2017, 05/2020, Student Mentor
- 09/2019, 05/2021, Graduate Assistant Coach at Northwest University
References
- Brianna Atha, Special Education Teacher, 509-594-5951, briannaatha@outlook.com
- Michael La Pierre, Unique Needs Specialist ISD, erberlapierrec@issaquah.wednet.edu
- Debbie Hartoutoonian, Special Education Teacher, 425-837-5641, haroutooniand@issaquah.wednet.edu
- Heidi Holtzclaw, Consulting Teacher, 425-422-1335, hholtzclaw@lwsg.org
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sunset Elementary
10.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Carnation Elementary School
04.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Special Education & Transitions Program Teacher
Sultan School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Recovery Services
Lake Washington School District
07.2021 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Lake Washington School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
Masters in Teaching with Special Education Endorsement -
Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts -
Northwest University
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College
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