Juliet Bayer
Frankfort
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Fayette County Public Schools and Scott County Schools, adept at implementing individualized education plans and fostering collaborative leadership. Enhanced student engagement through tailored curriculum adjustments and effective behavior intervention plans, resulting in improved classroom participation and a supportive learning environment. Strong communicator with expertise in data management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Scott County Schools
Georgetown
10.2008 - 07.2022
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- 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.
- Scheduled and chaired ARC meetings
- Documented ARC meetings through meeting minutes and conference summaries.
- Maintained and organized due process paperwork and folders for special education team
- Held team meetings with special education team members to discuss timelines, strategy, data analysis and student concerns.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Georgetown College
Georgetown KY12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education /Elementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY12-2006
Skills
- Individual education plans
- Small group instruction
- Data management
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
- Curriculum adjustments
- Assessment strategies
- Collaborative leadership
- Scheduling proficiency
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Scott County Schools
10.2008 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education /Elementary Education
SUNY Buffalo State