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Pamela Roberts

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

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Special Education Teacher

UCS; Montfort Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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 range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Junior High Special Education Co-Teacher

UCS; Shelby Jr. High
08.2013 - 06.2022
  • 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 range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

UCS; Plumbrook Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2013
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Worked with parents, teachers and school leadership to develop tailored education plans for students.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
  • Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
  • Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
  • Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.

Junior High, Basic Math Special Education Teacher

Fraser Public Schools; Richards JH
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • 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.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center

Bachelor of Science - Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.1999

Skills

  • Motivating Students
  • Microsoft Word
  • Lesson Preparation
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Parent Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Emotional Support
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Special Needs Support
  • Positive Interactions
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Behavior Modification
  • Assessment Administration
  • Document Coordination
  • IEP Development
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • District Standards
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Staff Support
  • Social Behaviors
  • Individual Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Support
  • Scheduling Proficiency
  • Lesson Management
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Learning Modalities
  • Instructional Strategies

Timeline

Elementary Special Education Teacher

UCS; Montfort Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023

Junior High Special Education Co-Teacher

UCS; Shelby Jr. High
08.2013 - 06.2022

Elementary Special Education Teacher

UCS; Plumbrook Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2013

Junior High, Basic Math Special Education Teacher

Fraser Public Schools; Richards JH
08.1999 - 06.2000

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Wayne State University

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