Misty R. Ogata M.Ed.
Cimarron,NM
Summary
Dynamic K-2nd Special Education Teacher from Longfellow Elementary School, excelling in differentiated instruction and student engagement. Leveraged de-escalation techniques and curriculum adjustments to significantly enhance neurodiverse student outcomes. Skilled in IEP development and parent-teacher collaboration, fostering substantial progress in emotional and academic growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2nd Special Education Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Raton High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NMMaster in Education - Special Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Christian Historical Studies
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05.2014
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Style Assessments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Head Teacher Support
- Behavior Modifications
- Assessment administration
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Team Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Parent communications
- Classroom Management
- Life Skills Instruction
- Special Education
- Behavior Modification
- Emotional Support
- Disability assessment testing
- Positive Role Model
- Community Resource Referrals
- Mobility Assistance
- Scheduling proficiency
- Elementary Education
- Student Counseling
- Student Support
- Relationship Building
- IEP MASTER COACH
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- Certified IEP MASTER COACH
Timeline
K-2nd Special Education Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2024
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Raton High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Luna Community College
Master in Education - Special Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Christian Historical Studies
Wayland Baptist University
- Certified IEP MASTER COACH
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