Kerry Masters
Greeley,CO
Summary
Personable and dedicated professional with a passion for supporting diverse learners and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Possessing extensive knowledge of individualized education plans (IEPs) and differentiated instruction, brings strong communication and organizational skills to effectively engage with students. Commitment lies in creating a positive impact by empowering students to achieve their fullest potential. Pursuing a Masters in Special Education with an ABA focus, goal is to further diversify abilities in order to best support and meet the needs of the community worked with.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Greeley Evans School District 6
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Continually pursued professional growth opportunities through conferences, webinars, and coursework to remain current on trends in special education pedagogy and best practices.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Implemented research-based teaching methodologies that resulted in increased student engagement and improved academic outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, resulting in more targeted support.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Supported students during small group instruction, reinforcing concepts taught by the lead teacher.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism and dedication to their education at all times.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Mild To Moderate Exceptionalites
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Executive Functioning Support
- Inclusion Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Sensory Integration
- Co-teaching Models
- Individualized Education Plans
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Emotional Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Learning disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Greeley Evans School District 6
07.2024 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Mild To Moderate Exceptionalites
Western Governors University
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