Patricia Peters
Claremont,NH
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia, pre-academics, emotional development, communication, motor skills, social skills, and activities of daily living skills. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, positive reinforcement and ABA based strategies. Fostering and supporting a team approach to deliver a comprehensive and exceptional educational experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Claremont Schools System
Claremont , NH
08.2014 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Integrate students with general education peers, across multiple school settings for both everyday activities and special events
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs utilizing AAC devices, Picture Exchange Systems, and communication buttons when needed.
- Completed leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with colleagues in typical classroom setting as well as related service providers.
- Maple Avenue School Employee of the year 2016
Paraeducator
Plainfield Elementary School
Plainfield, NH
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Facilitated adaptive modifications in integrated classroom for students with a wide range of physical, emotional, and intellectual abilities
- Implemented RTI lessons
- Incorporated OT Strategies to enhance students' skills
- Created materials that target individual needs of students
- Engaged and strategized with teachers and therapists in a variety of classroom settings
- Promoted positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment for each student
- Strategized with teachers and therapists in a variety of classroom settings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Granite State College
Concord, NH06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education / Adaptive Physical Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06.1982
Skills
- Student records management
- Knowledge of AAC devices, basic sign language and total communication approach
- Familiar with PEAK Relational Training protocols
- Completed foundational training in trauma-informed early childhood services
- Completed Responsive Classroom Course for Elementary Educators
- Trained in Handwriting Without Tears K-5
- Individualized lesson planning for variety of abilities within same group setting
- Manage and train team of up to 5 paraprofessionals
- Create positive school to home relationships
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Claremont Schools System
08.2014 - Current
Paraeducator
Plainfield Elementary School
09.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Granite State College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education / Adaptive Physical Education
Bridgewater State University