Taught multiple subjects to students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities
Collaborated with PT/OT/SLP and general education teachers to provide a holistic and student centered education to students with severe and multiple disabilities.
Managed caseload of students with rare genetic conditions, and partnered with healthcare providers to provide individualized education to best meet the needs of students while remaining mindful of their physical, emotional and social capacities and well being.
Managed transfers between adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, standers, pacers, gait trainers), trialed and modeled AAC devices for students.
Served as a Float Special Education Teacher for the Special Education Department, covering 31 schools across the district (Elementary, Secondary and High School)
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Special Education Teacher, LD Self-Contained
Northside Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2023
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Paraprofessional, Special Education
New Bridge Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Taught all core subjects including math, science, technology and history.
Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Paraprofessional, ED Self Contained
New Bridge Academy
08.2018 - 08.2019
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
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