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Rachel Oehlert

Galesburg,IL

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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

United School District
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaborating with students, parents, para-educators, school psychologist, school social worker, and administrators to help students to prepare for the next level
  • Ensuring compliance with all Special Education regulations
  • Developing an engaging learning community in the special ed classroom to promote literacy and student choice
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • 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.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.

Special Education Teacher

Monmouth-Roseville School District
12.2013 - 08.2016
  • Adapting elementary curriculum to teach Reading, Writing and Math to 4th and 5th grade students with learning disabilities, and other health impairments such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Working with students individually and in small groups to promote full academic functioning
  • Collaborating with students, parents, para-educators, school psychologist, school social worker, and administrators to help students to prepare for the next level
  • Ensuring compliance with all Special Education regulations
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans
  • Implementing social skills curriculum to a 4th grade regular classroom
  • Developing an engaging learning community in the special ed classroom to promote literacy and student choice
  • Developing student goal data folders where students learn how to create goals and monitor individual progress
  • Writing and reviewing student progress reports
  • Service on PBIS Tier II team, RTI, writing committee, and teacher trainer for STAR 360 and Tyler SIS gradebook.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.2013

Skills

  • Adapting instructional materials and methods to suit the needs of individual students, knowledge of how to integrate technology into the classroom, superb organizational and time management skills, communicating effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, delivering individual and group teaching, and being patient with students who are struggling academically Technology skills include expertise in Word and programs within Google Drive

Personal Information

Title: Special Education Teacher

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

United School District
08.2016 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Monmouth-Roseville School District
12.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education

Western Illinois University

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