Nancy Walter
Special Education Teacher
Annandale,MN
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in special education with a talent for creating personalized learning plans and implementing impactful teaching methods to foster inclusive classroom settings. Recognized for strong collaborative skills, adaptability, and a proven track record of achieving tangible outcomes. Proficient in behavior management techniques, developing individualized education plans, and conducting thorough student assessments to drive academic success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative
08.2024 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Provided targeted remediation in reading comprehension and math skills, resulting in marked improvements in standardized test scores among special education students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive education plans tailored to each student's unique needs.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Legal Guardian
Resource Training & Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Guardianship Program, Todd, Stearns, and Wright County, Minnesota
- Court appointed guardian for vulnerable adults
- Assure that the person subject to guardianship's best interests are represented
- Complete necessary paperwork/applications to insure people subject to guardianship receive appropriate services
- Visit/communicate with people subject to guardianship, their families, and their caregivers
- Managed several cases at the same time
- Recommend services to people subject to guardianship and families in need
- Participate in meetings involving families, caregivers, medical team, social service employees
- Cooperate as a team member with all parties involved in each case
Special Education Teacher
Becker Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2024
- 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 a range of neurodiverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
Education
Masters - Special Education - Specific Learning Disabilities Licensure
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, WI12.1994
Skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Documentation review
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
Certification
- Special Education, Specific Learning Disabilities Licensure
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative
08.2024 - Current
Legal Guardian
Resource Training & Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
Special Education Teacher
Becker Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin River Falls
Masters - Special Education - Specific Learning Disabilities Licensure
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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