Lindsey Skalitsky
Kyle,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the 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
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Elementary Teacher
Austin Independent School District
Austin, TX
08.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities.
Student Teacher
Stainke Elementary - PPCD
Donna, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Education
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2019
Skills
- Life Skills Instruction
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Data Management
Certification
- Pedagogy and professional responsibility
- TExES CORE Subjects EC-6
- TExES Special Education EC-12
- CPI Training
Timeline
Life Skills Elementary Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
Stainke Elementary - PPCD
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Education
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
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