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Julie Gauntt

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Teacher

Sarasota County School District
12.2020 - Current
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Guiding Coalition leader 3rd-5th grade
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

ESE Teacher Grades 4th-6th, K-3rd

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • 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.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

ESE Teacher 6-8th Grade

Immokalee Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Modified general education curriculum for ESE students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Followed and delivered instruction through a modified curriculum.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Participated and assisted in Special Olympics through the district.
  • Coach middle school girls basketball

Education

Master of Science - M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Moderate To Intensive

Kent State University
Kent, OH
04.2016

Skills

  • Guiding Coalition Team leader
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Motivating Students
  • Data Management
  • Student Records Management
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Behavior Modifications

Timeline

ESE Teacher

Sarasota County School District
12.2020 - Current

ESE Teacher Grades 4th-6th, K-3rd

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 12.2020

ESE Teacher 6-8th Grade

Immokalee Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Science - M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education Moderate To Intensive

Kent State University

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