KENDRA PLILER

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs including intellectual and emotional disabilities.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

• Performed educational evaluation of 3-5 year old children referred to the district for Special Education placement
• Developed inter-disciplinary report with Speech-Language Therapists and School Psychiatrists on each of the three Special Education Preschool Assessment Teams
• Worked with the interdisciplinary team to develop an Individual Education Plan and place qualifying children in appropriate programming with appropriate goals and modifications

• Developed and implemented individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum
• Promoted language development skills through literature-rich environment
• Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method
• Supervised and trained teaching assistants
• Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
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• Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
• Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
• Supervised and trained teaching assistants
• Coached volleyball team

• Co-taught inclusion program to 4th and 5th grade students
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
• Collaborated with colleagues to establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents

• Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
• Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs across ability and grade levels
• Supervised and trained teaching assistants.

• Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
• Led instruction resource services at the elementary and alternative high school in language arts and math
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs

• Instructed a class of 30 students in a 4-5th grade multi-age classroom using guided reading and math and themed units for science and social studies
• Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion
• Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.

Attended full-time while teaching full-time as an intern. Earned permanent special education teaching license.

Attended full-time while interning full-time

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