Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching students with special needs. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
11.2022 - Current
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.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught 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.
Student Behavioral Coach
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
02.2021 - 11.2022
Participated in developing treatment plans and interventions.
Provided interventions to clients to focus on problem-solving, skills training, optimism and encouragement.
Collaborated with teachers, student support staff, guardians and the student to provide interventions to assist with challenges the student may be facing due to diagnoses.
Mental Health Technician
Deaconess Cross Pointe
01.2020 - 02.2021
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
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