Libby Quesada
Cheney,WA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
Federal Way, WA
08.2007 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, WA
08.2000 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Mental Health
Spokane, WA
10.1994 - 07.2000
Education
Master of Arts - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA12.1989
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Student Records Management
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Learning Style Assessment
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Faculty Coordination
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
08.2007 - 03.2022
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
08.2000 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Mental Health
10.1994 - 07.2000
Master of Arts - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Eastern Washington University
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