Heather Antunez
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Teacher of Diverse Learners with a strong ability in building relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Offering expertise in special education and reading. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher- Multicatagorical
Des Moines Public Schools- Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines, IA
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-2015
Skills
- K-6 Elementary Classroom Certified
- K-8 Reading Certified
- K-8 Instructional Strategist I
- Microsoft Word
- Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- Multicatagorical
Des Moines Public Schools- Goodrell Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Drake University
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