Molly West Khalid
Westminster,CO
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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher: Special Education
Boulder Valley School District And MSU Denver
01.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated state standards and included immersive activities for student engagement in writing, reading and math interventions
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Implemented behavior self regulation tools with students
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment and equal access to education through accomodations
- Created IEP goals based on data, and completed special education evaluations to determine eligibility with team and families of students
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Practicum Student: Special Education
Boulder Valley School District
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive environment that catered to all clients'' needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scaffold and accommodate lessons and curriculum for by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Special Education Paraprofessional: Autism ILC
Boulder Valley School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Metropolitan University of Denver
Denver05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05.2021
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction and Lesson Plan Development
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Creative Instructional Style with Universal Design
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Student-Centered Learning
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Timeline
Student Teacher: Special Education
Boulder Valley School District And MSU Denver
01.2024 - Current
Practicum Student: Special Education
Boulder Valley School District
08.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional: Autism ILC
Boulder Valley School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Metropolitan University of Denver
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Front Range Community College
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