James Fagan
Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Union Public Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Enhanced student engagement through tailored IEPs and fostered strong relationships with parents, promoting a supportive learning environment. Committed to mentoring peers to create a collaborative and positive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional methods.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
Special Education Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional methods.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05-2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Classroom organization
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Assessment administration
- Transition planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Stanislaus
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