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Teacher

Holly Sielaff

Agate,CO

Summary

Dedicated 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. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Big Sandy 100J
Simla, CO
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.

Paraprofessional

Big Sandy 100J
Simla, CO
08.2015 - 05.2020
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
  • Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.

Colorado State Probation Officer

18th Judicial District Probation Department
Englewood, CO
04.2000 - 05.2010
  • Provided guidance and support to probationers on issues related to substance abuse, mental health, education, and job training.
  • Conducted risk assessments to evaluate potential threats to community safety.
  • Advised courts on sentencing recommendations based upon thorough assessments of defendants' backgrounds.
  • Participated in probable cause and revocation hearings to stay informed of relevant legal processes.
  • Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
  • Negotiated terms of probation with courts, including duration and special conditions.
  • Investigated alleged violations of probationary orders reported by police officers or victims.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
06-1996

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Assessment administration
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Parent communication
  • Classroom integration
  • Evidence-based assessment
  • Behavior modification
  • Mathematics intervention
  • Lesson planning

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Big Sandy 100J
08.2020 - Current

Paraprofessional

Big Sandy 100J
08.2015 - 05.2020

Colorado State Probation Officer

18th Judicial District Probation Department
04.2000 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Fort Hays State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota

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