Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in teaching students how to adapt to and configure situations for positive results. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Lee County School District Caloosa Elementary
Cape Coral, FL
08.2004 - Current
Provided specialized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their individualized education plans.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents, and other professionals to ensure best practices were being used when working with exceptional students.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and provided detailed reports as required.
Participated in professional development activities related to Exceptional Student Education strategies, curriculum design, and assessment procedures.
Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to ESE programming requirements.
Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.