Leslie Vonderhaar
Bettendorf,Iowa
Summary
Caring special education teacher/AEA consultant/homeschool teacher with 18+ years of experience in special education and general education instruction. Closely monitors student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into day-to-day practices, all while creating fun, hands-on and meaningful lessons. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Home School Assistance Program Teacher
MBAEA
Bettendorf, Iowa
10.2017 - Current
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Have a lot of fun creating really fun activities with home school students!
MBAEA Special Education Consultant
MBAEA
Bettendorf, Iowa
07.2007 - 06.2015
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new and veteran teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Helped teachers plan daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with teachers on improving behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Assisted teachers in designing individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Evaluated students for special education.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Teacher
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
01.2002 - 06.2007
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with varying ability levels.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with special needs students to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Leadership
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05.2005
Associate of Arts - Special Education And General Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2001
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
Timeline
Home School Assistance Program Teacher
MBAEA
10.2017 - Current
MBAEA Special Education Consultant
MBAEA
07.2007 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Davenport Community School District
01.2002 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Teaching And Leadership
Drake University
Associate of Arts - Special Education And General Education
University of Northern Iowa
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