Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic 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.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention programs through ongoing data analysis and made adjustments as needed.
- Organized regular communication with parents regarding student progress and improvement strategies.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to better support their at-risk students academically.
- Planned and implemented Sonday I and Sonday II intervention lessons
- Worked with grades K-6 and collaborated between 8 different teachers
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans as well as Behavior Intervention Plans
- Conducted IEP meetings between administrators, staff and parents
- Collaborated between general education teachers, speech pathologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists to provide classroom accommodations and modifications
- Coordinated services between general education teachers and related service providers to ensure seamless support for all learners.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies to maintain an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension skills by implementing targeted literacy interventions.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity, ensuring all students had access to appropriate accommodations and modifications for success.
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a supportive school community.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas using leveled literacy instruction, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Implemented and delivered a variety of engaging lessons
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans as well as Behavior Intervention Plans
- Collaborated with teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapist, school psychologists, administrators to ensure students needs
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills
- Performed classroom benchmark assessments and used data to create guided reading and leveled math groups
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Progressed monitored students in relation to benchmark goals
- Wrote Individualized Education Plans and Behavioral Individualized Plans and held meetings
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Instructed students from Kindergarten - 6th grade (emotionally disturbed classroom)
- Instructed English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Gym and Music
- Wrote and conducted Individualized Education Plans
- Created lesson plans that utilized group, individual, hands on and active instruction
- Provided a comfortable classroom environment that encouraged student involvement yet facilitated effective classroom management