Josie Gibbs
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Extremely strong in organization, communication and writing.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Resource Specialist Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Nipomo, CA/Arroyo Grande, CA, CA
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Day Class Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Oceano/ Arroyo Grande, CA, California
08.1996 - 08.2007
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Arroyo Grande, CA
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Covina Valley Unified School District
Covina, CA
09.1983 - 06.1995
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilizing Total Communication, instructed 7th and 8yh grade hearing impaired students in core subjects
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education - Area of The Deaf
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06.1980
Skills
- Data Management
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and planning
- Writing and editing
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
Additional Information
Avid life-long reader with a love of all things literary
Timeline
Teacher/Resource Specialist Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2019
Special Day Class Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
08.1996 - 08.2007
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
08.1995 - 08.1996
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Covina Valley Unified School District
09.1983 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Special Education - Area of The Deaf
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge