Compassionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher with experience in cultivating inclusive and productive learning environments. Skilled in working with children who have a range of intellectual, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Adept at collaborating with parents, administrators, and faculty to develop, monitor, and adjust Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Passionate about implementing evidence-based strategies to support student success.
- Provided specialized instruction to students with intellectual disabilities and Autism in a self-contained classroom setting.
- Developed and enforced compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to address students' unique learning needs.
- Implemented strategies to reduce negative behaviors and increase positive student engagement.
- Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to students' individual abilities and goals.
- Fostered communication skills through the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, therapists, and other educators to ensure student success.
- Conducted progress monitoring and adjusted instruction to align with student growth and needs.
- Listened to parent or guardian requests and specifications to appropriately fulfill needs.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Provided basic care for children by feeding, changing diapers, and grooming.
- Monitored children's progress and discussed challenges with parents and caregivers to foster open communication.
- Created engaging content that resulted in increased shares and followers.
- Assisted in the hiring process for professionals such as Diagnosticians, School Psychologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
- Managed community engagement through social media platforms, ensuring interactive and informative updates.
- Implemented targeted advertising campaigns to reach specific audiences.
- Supervised children and redirected inappropriate behavior.
- Planned and facilitated developmentally appropriate activities to encourage exploration and learning.
- Maintained records for attendance, behavior, and other activities in alignment with facility requirements.
- Supported children's emotional well-being by providing comfort, reassurance, and encouragement.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of each child's attendance, medical information, and emergency contacts.
- Group and Individual Instruction
- IEP Development and Compliance
- Behavior Intervention Plan Implementation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Parent and Professional Collaboration
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- Early Childhood Development