Ivy Kiefer
Wylie,TX
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as a teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified the learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Special Education Teacher
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Wilmington, DE
08.2005 - 03.2012
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified the learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Special Education Teacher
Colonial School District - New Castle De
New Castle, DE
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Child Center Of Our Lady
St Louis, MO
08.1999 - 08.2003
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Catholic Children's Home
Alton, IL
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-1996
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Job Readiness Training
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Progress Evaluations
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
Certification
Special Education EC-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Plano ISD
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Red Clay Consolidated School District
08.2005 - 03.2012
Special Education Teacher
Colonial School District - New Castle De
08.2003 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Child Center Of Our Lady
08.1999 - 08.2003
Special Education Teacher
Catholic Children's Home
08.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Joseph SniderJoseph Snider
U.S. History Teacher (post 1877) at Plano ISD - Plano Senior High SchoolU.S. History Teacher (post 1877) at Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
Jeni BridgesJeni Bridges
Teacher at Plano ISD; Denton ISD; Richardson ISD; DeSoto ISDTeacher at Plano ISD; Denton ISD; Richardson ISD; DeSoto ISD
Joseph SniderJoseph Snider
U.S. History Teacher (post 1877) at Plano ISD - Plano Senior High SchoolU.S. History Teacher (post 1877) at Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
BRITTANY M. ROGERSBRITTANY M. ROGERS
Educator at Dallas ISD, Plano ISD, Irving ISDEducator at Dallas ISD, Plano ISD, Irving ISD
Rahel AlemayehuRahel Alemayehu
Control and Reporting Senior Analyst at PepsiCo Inc.Control and Reporting Senior Analyst at PepsiCo Inc.