Misty Waldron
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District ISD#319
08.2021 - 04.2023
- 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Floodwood School District ISD #698
08.2019 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assembled resource materials to communicate helpful information to parents and staff regarding special needs topics.
- Generated long-term action plans to help struggling students succeed academically.
Primary Education Teacher
Floodwood School District #698
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Special Education - Special Education
College of St. Scholastica
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2016
Skills
- Data Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Transition Planning
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Assistive Technology
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Student Intervention Planning
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District ISD#319
08.2021 - 04.2023
Special Education Teacher
Floodwood School District ISD #698
08.2019 - 07.2021
Primary Education Teacher
Floodwood School District #698
08.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Special Education - Special Education
College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bemidji State University
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