Compassionate Special Education Teacher specializing in designing and using precision teaching and behavior management systems for remediation. Over 9 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Accomplished Special Education Teacher experienced working with mentally,behaviorally and emotionally individuals. Knowledgeable about developmental delays, injuries and other diagnoses severely limiting mental and physical capabilities. Analytical in approaching problems and creative in developing personalized solutions.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks. Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance. Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance. Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators. Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement. Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers. Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance. Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved. Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards. Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Managed classrooms of 25 to 45 students during the absence of assigned teachers. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.