Dedicated and flexible Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons. Exceptional skills working with students, teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Resource Room Teacher
Tonasket Middle School
12.2023 - Current
Teach Washington State History (7th grade only), US History (8th grade only), Reading, Written Language, and Social Emotional content to students in the resource room
Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with diverse learning needs and behavioral needs
Provide direct instruction and support in small group settings, focusing on remediation and reinforcement of academic skills in math, reading, and writing
Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and assessments to meet the needs of students
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and assistive technologies to engage students and enhance learning outcomes
Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed
Communicate regularly with admin, teachers, therapists, OT, speech pathologists, parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and discuss strategies for support in school and at home
Assess and monitor students in math, reading, writing, and social-emotional content areas
Provides supervision of paraprofessionals working with special education students as needed
Use PBIS and RtI daily in the classroom setting as well as in daily interactions with students
Member of the Threat Assessments team
Member of the Behavioral Support Team
Work with each grade level (6-8) as well as content area PLC's collaboratively to create instructional plans for groups and individual students.
Junior High Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach
Oroville JH
11.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted the head coach and athletes on the matt, and during tournaments to - Maintain accurate attendance and student files - Collaborate with the head coach to develop and implement training programs tailored to the specific needs and skill levels of junior high girls wrestlers
Instruct and guide athletes on proper wrestling techniques, conditioning exercises, and strategies during practices and matches
Provide individualized feedback and support to athletes to enhance their performance and confidence on the mat
Assist in organizing and supervising team practices and competitions, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all team members
Mentor student-athletes in sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership both on and off the wrestling mat
Collaborate with coaching staff, and parents to promote the growth and success of the junior high girls wrestling program.
Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans for successful wrestling matches.
Middle School Summer School Teacher
Tonasket Middle School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Provided instruction and support for students in the summer school program using STEAM and Glad Strategies
Use technology to support students' learning
Compile assessments for evidence of achievement
Maintain accurate attendance and student files
With the use of Glad Strategies I develop instructional materials and assessments, as well as weekly plans and milestones for success and completion
Supervision of paraprofessionals working with general education and special education students in my class
Make sure IEP's and 504's were being followed and maintained confidentiality at all times
Used and monitored the use of kitchen, and kitchen tools to help implement STEAM and reading projects.
Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through the use of inquiry-based learning strategies.
Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Elementary Summer School Teacher
Tonasket Middle School
06.2022 - 07.2022
Provided instruction and support for students in the summer school program
Use technology to support student learning, including Google Classroom
Compile assessments for evidence of achievement
Maintain accurate attendance and student files
With the use of Glad Strategies I develop instructional materials and assessments, as well as weekly plans and milestones for success and completion
Supervision of paraprofessionals working with general education and special education students in my class
Make sure IEP's and 504's were being followed and maintained confidentiality at all times.
Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Child Services Coordinator
Okanogan County Child Development Association
05.2021 - 06.2022
Oversees the day-to-day Children's Services program requirements of the headstart- HS, early head start- EHS, and ECEAP programs
Oversee all of children's services which includes, but not limited to developmental and behavioral screenings, classroom interaction and behavior guidance, lesson plans, observation and assessment, home visits/parent-teacher conferences, and individualization
Recommends and implements children's services curriculum models and screening and assessment tools
Monitors compliance of applicable regulations and performance standards, and behavior plans at all OCCDA sites
Evaluate Teacher performances
Monitor ongoing assessment observations, lesson plans, checkpoints, and implementation of individualized child goals set with parents and/or LEA's/Part C Agencies on IEPs/IFSPs
Identify needs and concerns of classroom staff and children, collaborate with the Program Manager on best action and develop individual plans
Ensure current children are enrolled in child assessment and screening database systems
Develop and implement an ongoing Planned Language Approach to support Dual Language Learners.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Education
Special Education K-12 Endorsement -
Northwest Education Development
2020
Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Education -
Western Governors University
2020
High School Diploma -
Provo High School
05.2003
Skills
ASSESMENT PROGRAMS: NWEA SNAC IREADY DRA & IRI Bridges Math Language Live Moby Max
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE OF: Panorama Skyward PBIS GoGuardian Word Excel Powerpoint Forms Tool / Technology
RIGHT RESPONSE PBIS Behavior Management Curriculum adaptation Progress Monitoring Communication Flexible & Adaptable Problem Solving
English Teacher- Middle School at Daejeon Daeshin Middle School & Dong Bang Girls Middle SchoolEnglish Teacher- Middle School at Daejeon Daeshin Middle School & Dong Bang Girls Middle School