Linda Govindu
Ravenna
Summary
Highly skilled teacher with a proven record of creating engaging and inclusive lessons for all students. Knowledgeable with technology tools including staying up-to-date on the latest technology trends in education. Collaborative and professional with colleagues, parents, and community members to ensure appropriate implementation of student individualized education plans. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Nexstep
Youngstown
10.2024 - Current
- Design and deliver personalized lesson plans tailored to the unique academic and emotional needs of students within a residential setting
- Implement evidence-based strategies to address disruptive behaviors, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment
- Document progress and participate in regular team meetings to review the success of IEP implementation
Long-Term Special Education Teacher
EDU Healthcare
Mantua
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked collaboratively with general education teachers and support staff to ensure IEPs were being followed with fidelity
- Communicated with family members using phone calls, emails, and phone applications to ensure a good home and school connection
- Collected and analyzed student academic and behavioral data to determine current needs
- Wrote individualized education plans and assisted with writing evaluation team reports
Special Education Teacher
Intensive Education Academy
West Hartford
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Created interactive and engaging whole-class and small-group lessons across all content areas
- Worked collaboratively with paraprofessionals to ensure their individual student needs were being met within the classroom environment
- Scheduled one-on-one or small-group time daily with students who were struggling to ensure that all students were successful with the content
- Collected and analyzed data to ensure IEP goals and objectives were being met
- Communicated with family members frequently to establish a solid home and school connection
Special Education Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Differentiated instruction across two grade levels and three subject areas based on students’ Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborated with general education teachers to guarantee the students were receiving continuity in their educational experiences
- Collected and analyzed data to help steer the direction of lessons for students requiring specialized services
- Tested students for upcoming 3-year evaluations utilizing tests such as WJIV, GORT, WIAT, KeyMath, and CTOPP
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2018
Skills
- Data collection
- Curriculum adjustments
- Assessment strategies
- Individualized education planning
- Progress monitoring
- IEP compliance
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- Certification/Licensure in Connecticut, Elementary, 1–6, 02/21 – 02/29, Comprehensive Special Education, K–12, 02/21 – 02/29
- Certification/Licensure in Ohio, 1-year out of state intervention specialist, 06/24 – 06/25
Accomplishments
- Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter
- Excellence Award for Intro to Pre-Clinical Experience Task 4
- Excellence Award for Classroom Management, Engagement, and Motivation Task 1
- Excellence Award for Application of Elementary Mathematics Methods
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Nexstep
10.2024 - Current
Long-Term Special Education Teacher
EDU Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Intensive Education Academy
11.2021 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
08.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
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