Over twenty years experience working to help teach, support and train others. Closely worked with students and families to build on future success of students/clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Tolleson Union High School District
09.2016 - 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.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Fowler Elementary School District
09.2012 - 05.2016
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.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Cross Categorical K-12
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI
05.2004
Skills
MS Office Proficiency
Basic Clerical Knowledge
Special Education
Child Development
Group and Individual Instruction
Positive Role Model
Positive Learning Environment
Parent Communication
Community Resource Referral
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Motivating Students
Emotional Disorders
Behavior Redirection
Interventions Understanding
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Tolleson Union High School District
09.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fowler Elementary School District
09.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Cross Categorical K-12