Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist/ Lead Teacher
Great Hearts
08.2022 - Current
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and parental questions.
Worked with students in small group or one on one implementing curriculum.
Communicated with parents their students behaviors and answered questions regarding program procedures.
Special Education Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
07.2013 - 08.2022
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Cross-Categorical K-12