Olivia Roy
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kent School District
12.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Kent School District
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Managed a caseload in overload of up to 15 students.
- Managed a team of staff members to support student success including general paraprofessionals and 1:1 paraprofessionals. Effectively managed up to 5 adults at one time.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Collected data to complete functional behavior assessments (FBA) in order to effectively create and implement individualized behavior implementation plans (BIP) for students needing behavior support in the school setting.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01.2020
Associates in Arts & Science Degree - undefined
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Si High School
Snoqualmie, WA01.2014
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Compliance
- IEP documentation
- Classroom and behavior management
Accomplishments
- Mentor teacher to two student teachers completing their degrees in special education.
- Part of a small PBIS team within my school building in charge of supporting other staff members as well as creating and presenting professional developments for staff on SEL and behavior management.
Certification
Illinois:
- Professional Educator License endorsed to teach Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) and Professional Education License: Learning Behavior Specialist I
Washington:
- Substitute Teacher Certificate
- Residency Teacher Certificate endorsed to teach early childhood education and special education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kent School District
12.2024 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Kent School District
08.2020 - 12.2024
Associates in Arts & Science Degree - undefined
Bellevue College
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Si High School
Illinois:
- Professional Educator License endorsed to teach Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) and Professional Education License: Learning Behavior Specialist I
Washington:
- Substitute Teacher Certificate
- Residency Teacher Certificate endorsed to teach early childhood education and special education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Central Washington University
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