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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Teacher
Greensville County Public School
Emporia, VA
10.2017 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05.2016
Associate of Science -
Kaplan Career Institute - Boston
Boston, MA
05.2014
Skills
Instructional Strategies
Lesson Planning
Skills Development
In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Parent Communication
Motivating Students
Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Student Support
Positive Learning Environment
Different Learning Styles
Developing Social Skills
Classroom Practices
Timeline
SpEd Teacher
Greensville County Public School
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Virginia State University
Associate of Science -
Kaplan Career Institute - Boston
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