Leslee Betke
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
- Promoted inclusion through collaboration with general education teachers.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into lesson plans and classroom instruction.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment where students could learn and grow.
- Incorporated assistive technology into instructional activities when necessary.
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood special education best practices.
- Worked closely with therapists such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV05-1993
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Graduated from graduate program with overall cumulative 4.0 G.P.A.
- Starlight Teacher of the Year 2023 Honoree for Kathy Batterman Elementary School.
- 24 years as a Special Education Teacher in the Clark County Shool District.
- Perfect Attendance Award
- Rave Review
Certification
- State of Nevada License for Education
Professional 0-7 YRS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEV DELAYED.
Standard 0-2G EARLY CHILDHOOD.
- Highly Qualified Teacher Status SpEd-Kindergarten
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1995 - Current
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
University of Nevada - Reno