Hazel Kent
Eliot,ME
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher, grades K - 4, with a proven track record at Dover School District, adept in Differentiated Instruction and fostering Collaborative Teamwork. Successfully developed and managed IEPs, enhancing academic success and personal growth for diverse learners. Demonstrated excellence in literacy intervention and classroom management, significantly improving student engagement and self-regulation.
Case manager for grades K - 4.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dover School District
09.1992 - 06.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
09.1987 - 06.1992
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Farmington Elementary School
09.1985 - 06.1987
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8) Special Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.1985
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Literacy Intervention
- Disability assessment testing
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Elementary Education (K - 8)
Special Education Teacher
Specific Learning Disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dover School District
09.1992 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
09.1987 - 06.1992
Special Education Teacher
Farmington Elementary School
09.1985 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8) Special Education
Keene State College
Elementary Education (K - 8)
Special Education Teacher
Specific Learning Disabilities
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