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Rebecca Geer

Teacher
Starlight,PA

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students.

Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. 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. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. 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

29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Roscoe Central School
Roscoe, NY
09.2008 - Current
  • Inclusion Teacher-Grades 3-8
  • Self-Contained Teacher-Grades 3-8
  • 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.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • 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.

Special Education Teacher

Delaware Academy
Delhi, NY
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Inclusion Teacher-Grades 11-12
  • Self-Contained Teacher-Grade 11
  • 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.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Elementary Education Teacher

Cartwright School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • 2nd Grade Teacher
  • English As A Second Language Teacher
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Special Education Teacher

Cartwright School District
Phoenix, AZ
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Self-Contained Teacher-Grades 1-2
  • English As A Second Language Teacher

Elementary Education Teacher

Saddlewood Elementary School
Ocala, FL
09.2001 - 05.2002
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • English As A Second Language Teacher
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Special Education Teacher

Downsville Central School
Downsville, NY
12.1996 - 05.2000
  • Inclusion Teacher-Grades 7-10
  • Reading Specialist-Grade 3
  • 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.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
09.1994 - 06.1996
  • Inclusion Teacher-Grades Pre-Kindergarten-1st, 4th
  • Self-Contained Teacher-Grades 5-8
  • 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.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Education

Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08.1993 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education Teacher

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
08.1989 - 05.1993

Skills

Student records management

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Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Roscoe Central School
09.2008 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Delaware Academy
09.2006 - 06.2008

Elementary Education Teacher

Cartwright School District
08.2004 - 05.2006

Special Education Teacher

Cartwright School District
09.2003 - 05.2004

Elementary Education Teacher

Saddlewood Elementary School
09.2001 - 05.2002

Special Education Teacher

Downsville Central School
12.1996 - 05.2000

Special Education Teacher

Hancock Central School
09.1994 - 06.1996

Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education

The College of Saint Rose
08.1993 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education Teacher

Keuka College
08.1989 - 05.1993
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