Makenzie Luebbe
Reynolds,IL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Ability to be empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, leading to the catering of diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, which fosters academic and functional achievement. Also, familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children, specific to behavior and intellectual disabilities. Also provide the ability to remain positive under times of stress or conflict, while being a team player and using my skill set.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Black Hawk Area Special Education District
12.2021 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Paraprofessional
Black Hawk Area Special Education District
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Motivating Students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Data Management
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Management
- Trained in CPI
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Multiple years of experience in Structured Teaching
- Collaboration
- Highly organized
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Black Hawk Area Special Education District
12.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Black Hawk Area Special Education District
08.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
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