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 team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Collinsville Community School District Unit 10
Collinsville, IL
08.2018 - 05.2022
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Gifted Teacher
Jackson R2 School District
Jackson, Missouri
08.2016 - 05.2018
Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
Special Education Teacher
Hoover City Schools
Hoover, AL
08.2015 - 05.2016
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
09.2011 - 05.2015
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Association Of Peoria County
Bartonville, Illinois
08.2000 - 05.2006
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
Edwardsville , Illinois
08.1999 - 05.2000
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.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specials Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
05.1999
Skills
Progress Evaluations
Instructional Strategies
Motivating Students
Classroom Management
Parent Communication
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Curriculum Adjustments
Positive Learning Environment
Different Learning Styles
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Collinsville Community School District Unit 10
08.2018 - 05.2022
Gifted Teacher
Jackson R2 School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Hoover City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
09.2011 - 05.2015
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Association Of Peoria County
08.2000 - 05.2006
Special Education Teacher
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
08.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Specials Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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