Holly Rieger
Summary
Caring Educational Technician with 7 years of experience in Elementary education and Special Education. Committed to individualized student success through detailed learning plans and close collaboration with teachers and parents. Successful at working closely with administrators and parents, and relating to students on personal levels. Dedicated to creating detail-oriented plans for individual student success. Dedicated to focused supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, record keeping, and multitasking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technician Lll
Bangor School Dept
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted collaboration among students by developing group projects and fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling learners by offering additional resources, tutoring sessions, and personalized attention.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to inform decision-making processes regarding interventions or accommodations.
- Coordinated with other educators and specialists to create comprehensive educational plans tailored to each student''s specific strengths and weaknesses.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve overall teaching effectiveness.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged intellectual curiosity while maintaining high expectations for all students regardless of background or ability.
- Facilitated the integration of technology into daily classroom activities, promoting digital literacy and enhancing instructional delivery methods.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Classroom Teacher
Hancock And Lamoine Consolidated
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 16 students.
- Instructed groups of up to 16 students and provided individual support.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Msad #37
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- 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.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Educational Technician Ll
MSAD #37
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Promoted collaboration among students by developing group projects and fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling learners by offering additional resources, tutoring sessions, and personalized attention.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve overall teaching effectiveness.
- Developed engaging activities that fostered critical thinking skills, promoting deeper understanding of course material.
- Streamlined classroom management procedures, creating an efficient learning environment conducive to student success.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged intellectual curiosity while maintaining high expectations for all students regardless of background or ability.
- Incorporated hands-on learning experiences into lesson plans, increasing student engagement and understanding of complex topics.
- Facilitated the integration of technology into daily classroom activities, promoting digital literacy and enhancing instructional delivery methods.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Resolved student conflicts to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Minor in Special Education
University of Maine At Machias
Machias, ME05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Washington County Community College
Calais, ME05.2013
Skills
- Special Education
- Collaborative Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Punctual and Dependable
- Experience With Diverse Student Populations
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Individualized Education Plans
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Timeline
Educational Technician Lll
Bangor School Dept
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Hancock And Lamoine Consolidated
08.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Msad #37
08.2021 - 08.2023
Educational Technician Ll
MSAD #37
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Minor in Special Education
University of Maine At Machias
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Washington County Community College
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