Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Boyertown Area School District
08.2019 - Current
Successfully completed the Wilson Reading System Certification (Level 1) and have a credential of a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.)
Differentiates instructional groups to best meet the needs of students
Collaborates with co-workers through PLT meetings, grade level planning, and technology applications
Taught virtually, hybrid, and in person during the COVID pandemic
Conducts regular IEP meetings and conferences with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
Works closely with paraprofessionals to hep support and meet the needs of students
Manages and writes student IEPs, progress notes, behavior plans, and re-evaluation reports based on individual student data
Provides verbal and written communication with administrators, co-workers, and parents on a regular basis
Trained in Safety Care
Coordinating Literacy Teacher
Special Education Services, Wake County Public School System
01.2018 - 08.2019
Attended and completed Institute of Multi-Sensory Education's (IMSE) Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training
Supported teachers to triangulate student assessment results (norm referenced, diagnostic, and progress monitoring) for use with instructional decision making in literacy
Observed teacher instruction and provided coaching feedback
Trained and coached teachers by modeling lessons on district supported Orton-Gillingham based literacy programs including: Letterland and Recipe for Reading
Provided and led training on effective instructional practices in literacy
Coached teachers in appropriate scaffolds and accommodations that allowed student access to general education classroom to the maximum extent possible
Supported teachers by setting up consistent procedures for progress monitoring schedules
Modeled and coached teachers how to conduct digging deeper assessments such as the Phonological Awareness Skills Assessment (PAST)
Provided guidance to coordinating teachers with literacy related concerns
Responsible for providing resources and materials through proper checkout
Provided feedback to teachers on appropriate IEP goals based on assessment data
Gained understanding of digital resources such as: Learning Central, Canvas, Read and Write for Google Chrome, Office 365 (immersive reader), Google Drive.
Cross Categorical Special Education Resource Teacher
Vandora Springs Elementary School, WCPSS
08.2017 - 01.2018
Differentiated instructional groups to best meet the needs of students
Collaborated with co-workers through PLT meetings, grade level planning, and technology applications
Conducted regular IEP meetings and conferences with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
Managed and wrote student's IEPs, progress notes, behavior plans, re-evaluation reports based on individual student data
Created lesson plans based on student's instructional level in reading and math
Provided verbal and written communication with administrators, co-workers, and parents on a regular basis.
Cross Categorical Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, Wake County Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2017
Taught Core and Intervention curriculum to special education students in a self-contained kindergarten classroom
Utilized data to drive instruction and teacher-led groups
Collaborated with general education colleagues to ensure correct pacing of the general education curriculum
Conducted regular IEP meetings and conferences with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
Differentiated instruction to best meet student needs
Utilized the MTSS system for academic and behavioral support
Implemented modifications and accommodations in daily instruction to support IEP needs
Became a member of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Center for ABA and Autism Treatment
06.2016 - 07.2016
Provided home and center based ABA services in a 1:1 setting to students with disabilities
Implemented treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) addressing communication, behavior, feeding, ADLs and social skills.
Kindergarten General Education Teacher
Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, Wake County Public School System
11.2015 - 06.2016
Collaborated with co-workers on timelines and lesson plans
Administered formative and summative assessments
Utilized the MTSS system for academic and behavioral support
Implemented modifications and accommodations in daily instruction to support IEP needs
Became a member of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team
Organized files, interpreted data and relative information to help drive instruction
Attended IEP meetings and quarterly conferences to report on student progress.
General Education Teacher
Buies Creek Elementary School, Harnett County School System
04.2015 - 11.2015
Became a member ofthe Media and Technology Committee
Became a member of the Energy Conservation Team
Trained in mClass and Fountas and Pinnell Reading System
Administered formative and summative assessments
Differentiated instruction based on student data and needs
Verbal and written communication with administrators, co-workers, and parents on a regular basis
Special Education Teacher
Rydal Elementary School, Abington School District
03.2008 - 03.2015
Adapted teaching methods and materials; and differentiated instruction to meet students' varying needs and interests
Conducted regular IEP meetings and conferences with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
Managed and wrote student's IEPs, progress notes, behavior plans, and evaluation reports based on individual student data
Served as a member of the RTII Core-Team, Rydal's Garden Club, and Rydal's Olweus Anti-Bullying Committee
Trained in Co-Teaching, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and have completed the Overview Workshop for the Wilson Reading System
Education
Non-Degree -
North Dakota State University
08.2012
Non-Degree -
Gratz College
Master of Science -
Wilkes University
08.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Slippery Rock University
12.2007
Skills
Trained in Orton-Gillingham teaching methodology
Excellent classroom management
Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis
Creative student engagement
Bases instructional decisions from multiple data sources
Strong listener and communicator
Effectively works with parents and colleagues
Strong technology skill set
Differentiates lessons
IEP familiarity
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Boyertown Area School District
08.2019 - Current
Coordinating Literacy Teacher
Special Education Services, Wake County Public School System
01.2018 - 08.2019
Cross Categorical Special Education Resource Teacher
Vandora Springs Elementary School, WCPSS
08.2017 - 01.2018
Cross Categorical Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, Wake County Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Center for ABA and Autism Treatment
06.2016 - 07.2016
Kindergarten General Education Teacher
Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School, Wake County Public School System
11.2015 - 06.2016
General Education Teacher
Buies Creek Elementary School, Harnett County School System
04.2015 - 11.2015
Special Education Teacher
Rydal Elementary School, Abington School District
03.2008 - 03.2015
Non-Degree -
North Dakota State University
Non-Degree -
Gratz College
Master of Science -
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science -
Slippery Rock University
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