Dedicated and resourceful educator committed to fostering a positive learning environment for children's social and academic growth. Superior communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff for successful interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Inclusion
Holliston Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Provide academic and behavioral support to students with IEPs in inclusive classroom settings.
Collaborate with general education teachers to modify and adapt curriculum and instruction.
Develop and implement IEPs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Use data to track progress and inform instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
Collaborate with Classroom teachers in various content areas including ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Lead small group and 1:1 instruction tailored to individual student goals.
Use assistive technology and evidence-based practices to support student learning.
Conduct regular communication with families to update on progress and address concerns.
Participate in team meetings, including IEP, eligibility, and parent-teacher conferences.
Maintain compliance with all documentation and progress monitoring requirements.
Support students with self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional growth.
Classroom Teacher- Grade 5
Medway Middle School
01.2021 - Current
Created and taught lessons in 2 subjects based on curriculum objectives.
Used numerous differentiation strategies to encourage academic success for students of various learning backgrounds, and abilities.
Communicated face-to-face, by email, or by phone regularly with families, co-workers, and students to best meet the needs of each learner.
Planned and wrote daily lessons, created and implemented weekly projects, and monitored student progress.
Communicate regularly with special educators and classroom teachers as to student’s needs and progress.
Participate in on-going staff development.
Able to formally and informally assess and provide feedback on performance to staff, families, and students.
Implemented creative learning strategies and technology integration to improve knowledge retention.
Worked collaboratively with the 5th grade team on lesson planning and teaching strategies.
Classroom Paraprofessional- Grades 5-8
Medway Middle School
08.2019 - 01.2021
Work closely with the classroom teacher to support them with their daily tasks.
Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher’s guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
Cooperate with parents and teachers to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
Help collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
Communicate regularly with special educators and classroom teachers as to student’s needs and progress.
Participate in on-going staff development.
Aiding the teachers in rendering additional attention to special needs students.
Help teachers with data collection and track student’s progress.
Monitor the classroom during lessons, and minimize distractions and disruptions.
Education
Elementary Education and Communications -
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
01.2002
MS - Special Education - Moderate Disabilities K-8
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