May Baird
Yonkers
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Classical Charter School, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering strong relationships. Leveraged collaborative teamwork and innovative inclusion strategies to enhance student success, significantly improving academic performance and engagement. Skilled in creating tailored IEPs and utilizing visual supports, ensuring personalized education and growth.
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Classical Charter School
06.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
After-School Teacher
Great Hearts Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and art recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Provided additional support to struggling students through after-school tutoring sessions, leading to improved academic performance.
- Enhanced literacy skills among students with targeted reading activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2022
Associate of Science - Biology
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-2019
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans, IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Visual supports
Certification
- New York State Teaching Certification for Grades 1-6, 2024
- New York State Teaching Certification for Students with Disabilities in Grades 1-6, 2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Classical Charter School
06.2022 - Current
After-School Teacher
Great Hearts Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
- New York State Teaching Certification for Grades 1-6, 2024
- New York State Teaching Certification for Students with Disabilities in Grades 1-6, 2024
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Science - Biology
San Antonio College
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