Skilled teacher with a focus on helping individual students grow academically and emotionally. Equipped with a positive attitude and strive to make school a place of enjoyment. Adaptable and flexible in meeting classroom and school needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
07.2021 - 07.2023
Created and managed IEPs tailored to individual student needs promoting growth in both academics and behavior.
Utilized progress monitoring data to inform instruction.
Promoted a positive learning environment through encouraging and welcoming students to express themselves.
Formed strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication to foster student progress.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, positive reinforcement strategies, and using Trust-Based Relational Intervention Strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
10.2013 - 05.2021
Followed plans left by the classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld established classroom routines and procedures.
Fulfilled five long-term substitute teaching positions.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet theneeds of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
Education
Endorsement - Special Education Endorsement
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.1995
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Small Group Instruction
Relationship Building
Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
07.2021 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
10.2013 - 05.2021
Endorsement - Special Education Endorsement
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Iowa
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