Patricia White
Rowland Heights,CA
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
East Whittier City School District
08.2009 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
5th Grade Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.1999 - 06.2009
- 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Increased student collaboration by incorporating group projects and cooperative learning activities into lesson plans.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to address diverse student needs and close achievement gaps.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Special Education Teacher
Edgewood Children's Center
08.1994 - 06.1999
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
Education
Learning Handicapped And Multiple Subject -
St. Mary's College
Moraga06-1994
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Effective Parent Engagement
- Social Skills Enhancement
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- CPI Training Completion
- IEP Creation and Implementation
- Paraprofessional Management
- BIP Development Experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Severely Emotional Disturb Certification - San Francisco State University
- CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Analysis for Successfully Initiating Change
- Discrete Trail Training
- Lindamood-Bell Phoneme Sequencing (LiPs)
- SUCSESS Strategies for Students with Autism
- Certificate in Interpretation and Translation- UCLA
- Certificate in Interpretation and Translation - Berlitz School of Language - Mexico City
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
East Whittier City School District
08.2009 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.2008 - 06.2009
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Lowell Joint School District
08.1999 - 06.2009
Special Education Teacher
Edgewood Children's Center
08.1994 - 06.1999
Learning Handicapped And Multiple Subject -
St. Mary's College
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