Rebecca Thunberg
Avenel,NJ
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
WHRHS
09.2003 - Current
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.1998
Skills
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modifications
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
WHRHS
09.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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