Compassionate, creative, and effective special education teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Adaptable to versatile education environments, this student-centric instructor excels as an academic facilitator and motivational coach. Consistently striving to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment, this teacher is well-versed in utilizing both classroom and online technologies to enhance the educational experience for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Ethos Academy
07.2024 - Current
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
The Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Receptionist/ Lead Teacher
Great Hearts
08.2022 - 06.2024
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 Science - Speech And Hearing Science-SLPA
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Cross-Categorical K-12