Versatile and dedicated educational professional with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of appropriate programming and communication. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hull Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Cardinal Cushing Centers
02.2021 - 10.2021
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Student Program Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
Cardinal Cushing Centers
08.2018 - 02.2021
Point of contact for communication with parent/guardian, school district and outside agencies
Facilitate internal meetings and collaboration
ESPED management of IEP's
Oversee development of the IEP process to ensure compliance with all regulations
Open communication with staff to ensure goals and objectives are being met
Lead Service Planning Meetings
Work with admissions through incoming and exit transitions
Resource to families
Paraeducator, Special Education
Duxbury Public School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
Skills
Curriculum Adjustments
Student Records Management
Instructional Strategies
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Parent Communication
Collaboration
Positive Role Model
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Student Support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hull Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cardinal Cushing Centers
02.2021 - 10.2021
Student Program Coordinator/Special Education Teacher