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Kazi Akter

Lakeland

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Inclusion Teacher from Griffin Elementary School, adept in IEP development and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing student integration and academic performance through innovative curriculum adaptation and emotional support. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that promote significant progress in social and academic domains.

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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Griffin Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated instructional materials for appropriateness based on individual student needs, ensuring effective curriculum implementation.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that promoted social skills development among special education students, enhancing their integration into the school community.
  • Developed and implemented data-driven intervention strategies to address specific learning gaps among special education students.
  • Enhanced student learning by implementing differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Kathleen Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced students'' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating phonics-based instruction into daily reading activities and exposing students to a variety of age-appropriate literature.
  • Collaborated with related service providers to ensure consistency of support for students across all areas of development.

Special Education Teacher

Churchwell Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Phylosophy

Chittagong University
Chittagong, Bangladesh
05.2004

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Executive Functioning Support
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Multisensory Instruction
  • Literacy Intervention
  • Social Skills Training
  • Autism Spectrum Support
  • Communication Strategies
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Assistive Technology
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Skills Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent communications
  • Positive Role Model
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Student Support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Data Collection
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Social integration
  • Special Education
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Team building
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Goal Setting

Certification

  • Certified Special Education K-12 Teacher Certification, Florida Department Of Education
  • Certified Pre k -3rd Elementary Education Certification.

Timeline

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Griffin Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Kathleen Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Teacher

Churchwell Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Phylosophy

Chittagong University
Kazi Akter