Dynamic Preschool Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center, adept at designing individualized education plans and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in emotional regulation support and engaging instruction, I enhance student outcomes through effective classroom management and instructional practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
Junction City, OH
08.2012 - Current
Design individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Follow early learning standards and curriculum.
Implement instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and evaluate students.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with families to support student development and communication.
Work collaboratively with related service personnel and paraprofessionals.
Administer developmental and curriculum based assessments.
Develop positive relationships with students. Manage student behavior appropriately.
Follow licensing rules and regulations for Step Up to Quality.
Site Coordinator
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
New Lexington, OH
08.2009 - 06.2012
Followed grant guidelines to coordinate a before and after school program in 2 elementary schools.
Supervised and managed staff to ensure student safety. This also included doing staff evaluations.
Helped manage student behavior.
Created club plans and activities to align with math, language and literacy, and character building initiatives.
Arranged field trips and guest speakers with community partners and learning goals.
Communicated with student families members.
General Education Preschool Teacher
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
New Lexington, OH
11.2007 - 05.2009
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans promoting cognitive and social development meting early learning content standards and program goals.
Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment, enhancing student engagement and participation.
Collaborated with parents to support children's learning goals and address individual needs.
Utilized observation techniques to assess student progress and adjust activities accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein College
Westerville, OH
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
Skills
Emotional regulation support
Engaging, standards and curriculum based Instruction