Kristina Miller
Patterson ,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Beacon School, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher collaboration. Excelled in creating tailored IEPs and implementing behavior intervention plans, significantly enhancing student learning outcomes. Renowned for exceptional relationship-building skills and collaborative teamwork, consistently improving educational strategies for diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Beacon School
08.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
Behavior Technician
Able Kids Co.
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Pacific Oaks College
San Jose, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI (Current Instructor)
Certification
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or National Safety Council.
- Specialized Academic Instruction Credential – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Beacon School
08.2017 - Current
Behavior Technician
Able Kids Co.
05.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Pacific Oaks College
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
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