Joseph Colton
Special Education Teacher
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Organized Special Education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Arizona and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gila Ridge High School
08.2021 - 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.
Special Education Teacher
Vista High School
12.2018 - 12.2021
- 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 learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Para Professional
Vista High School
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Behavior Tech
Desert Choice Schools
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
Para Professional
Gila Ridge High School
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Studies And Marriage And Family Studies
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID05.2019
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- PBIS
- Post-secondary education
- Disability assessment testing
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gila Ridge High School
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Vista High School
12.2018 - 12.2021
Para Professional
Vista High School
08.2017 - 12.2018
Behavior Tech
Desert Choice Schools
12.2016 - 05.2017
Para Professional
Gila Ridge High School
01.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Education - Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies And Marriage And Family Studies
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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