Versatile and dedicated ESE teacher with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accomodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom instruction. Exceptional skills working with parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Tommy Smith Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
In 4 years with 36 ESE students, 33 of them have entered regular education Kindergarten classrooms
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills
ESE Pre-K Teacher
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2019
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Within 7 years and 80 students, 70 students entered regular education Kindergarten classrooms
Education
Prerequisite Program - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
Panama City, FL
05.2010
Associate of Arts -
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
01.2007
Skills
Personal Hygiene Support
Assessment Administration
Team Collaboration
Child Social Development
Student Rapport-Building
Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Speech Impairment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Individual Education Plan Expertise
Parent and Guardian Communication
Classroom Management Techniques
Language Skills Development
Behavior Intervention Plans
Certification
ELEMENTARY ED/K-6
ESOL /ENDORS
EX STUD ED/K-12
PRE-K/PRIM ED/ PK-3
READING ENDORS
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Tommy Smith Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
ESE Pre-K Teacher
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2019
Prerequisite Program - Communication Sciences And Disorders