Julie Bennett
Fort Waye,IN
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in effort to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. 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. Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lindley Elementary School
2015.08 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- 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.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Homestead High School
2002.08 - 2015.05
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
DeKalb High School
2000.08 - 2002.05
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Greenwood Middle School
1999.08 - 2020.05
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Woodside Middle School
1994.08 - 1999.05
- Established ED program for middle school students who were previously serviced through high school program in separate building.
- Developed and created classroom procedures, guidelines for ED classroom, and behavior management program for ED classroom and students.
- 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 multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Special Education Additional Hours/Class
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN06.2007
Special Education Additional Hours/class
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2006
Master of Arts - Seriously Emotionally Handicapped
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball Sate University
Muncie, IN12.1991
Skills
- IEP Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Social and Academic Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Modification
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Assessment Administration
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Development of Social Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lindley Elementary School
2015.08 - Current
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Homestead High School
2002.08 - 2015.05
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
DeKalb High School
2000.08 - 2002.05
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Greenwood Middle School
1999.08 - 2020.05
Teacher for Emotionally Disabled Students
Woodside Middle School
1994.08 - 1999.05
Special Education Additional Hours/Class
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Special Education Additional Hours/class
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Master of Arts - Seriously Emotionally Handicapped
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball Sate University
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