Enthusiastic Special Education teacher of six years devoted to promoting personal growth in individuals with significant cognitive disabilities. Focused on empowering others and boosting self-confidence to help my students become as independent as possible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Teacher
Bozeman School District 7
08.2021 - Current
Worked with middle school students with a variety of high needs in areas of academics, communication, behavior and overall health.
Worked with a co-teacher, parents and the rest of the IEP team to write and implement effective and appropriate IEP goals.
Designed appropriate and modified curriculum for reading, writing, social skills, and life skills. .
Supported students in learning how to access their community and gain new experiences through community outings.
Special Education Teacher - ID
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities including reading, writing, social skills, science, and social studies.
Collaborated with SLP's, ELL teachers, OT, PT, academic support, and behavior specialists to best support student grown.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
Decorah, IA
07.2018
Skills
Relationship Building
Building Life Skills curriculum
Mentor for new Life Skills teachers
Behavioral Intervention
Problem-solving skills
Career Development
Certification
Montana State Teaching License
Iowa State Teaching License
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher
Bozeman School District 7
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher - ID
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
Montana State Teaching License
Iowa State Teaching License
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention
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