Jan Pacheco
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Transition Plus
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for a caseload of 12 students, collaborated with staff, lead IEP meeting and met due process requirements and planned lessons to meet student goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies(PBIS).
- Collaborated with the students IEP team to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Glacier Hills School of Arts and Science
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for student caseload, IEP due process, designing and differentiating lessons to meet IEP goals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Transition Plus
10.2015 - 10.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- ISD 194 November 2010-October 2015
Education
Master of Arts - Academic Behavioral Strategist
University of St Thomas
05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Service and Family Studies
Metropolitan State University
12-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Individual Education Plan/ Evaluation proficiency
- Differentiated instructional strategies
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data collection
- Life skills instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Online Platforms/Zoom, Nearpod, Ori, Schoology
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Transition Plus
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Glacier Hills School of Arts and Science
11.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Transition Plus
10.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Service and Family Studies
Metropolitan State University
Master of Arts - Academic Behavioral Strategist
University of St Thomas