Compassionate special education teacher with several 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. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior. Kind Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.