Marie Peters
Walnut,IA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of all students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with learners, families and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Olympics District Coordinator
Harlan Community School District
2023.08 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for Special Olympics activities.
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to share activities, practices, and event results with families and the community.
- Coordinated district-wide events and activities, fostering a sense of unity among the school and communities.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to ensure the district, coaches, and athletes were meeting state requirements for full participation in events and activities.
Special Education Teacher
Harlan Community School District
2019.08 - Current
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education on the high school lead team.
- Mentored teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation as a mentor teacher for student teachers and teachers new to the district.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed individualized curriculum using Iowa's Essential Elements for students with alternate curriculum needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
Council Bluffs Community School District
2008.08 - 2019.06
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Human Resources Coordinator
Griffin Pipe Products
2004.04 - 2007.04
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Conducted new employee training and provided ongoing sexual harassment and anti-discrimination training.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
Education
No Degree - Master's of Psychology -Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
OnlineMaster of Arts - Special Education
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA04.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Assistive Technology
- Augmentative Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
License Type
Master Educator License
Issue Date
10/28/20
Expiration Date
11/30/25
Endorsement
K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate - 260
K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID - 264
Timeline
Special Olympics District Coordinator
Harlan Community School District
2023.08 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Harlan Community School District
2019.08 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Council Bluffs Community School District
2008.08 - 2019.06
Human Resources Coordinator
Griffin Pipe Products
2004.04 - 2007.04
No Degree - Master's of Psychology -Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global
Master of Arts - Special Education
Graceland University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
License Type
Master Educator License
Issue Date
10/28/20
Expiration Date
11/30/25
Endorsement
K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate - 260
K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID - 264
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