Rebekkah Easterling
Benicia,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pacific Autism Center For Education
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Pacific Autism Center For Education
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps NCCC
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Implemented research-based instructional techniques to enhance overall effectiveness of literacy tutoring sessions.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for English Language Learner students in grades K-4.
- Initiated creative projects such as schoolwide Reading Night to further engage students in their pursuit of improved literacy skills.
- Improved student literacy by implementing individualized plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify struggling students and develop targeted intervention strategies.
- Designed innovative lesson materials that catered to diverse learning styles.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Positive behavior supports
- Student assessments
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on curriculum implementation and differentiating instruction.
- Trained fellow teachers on student assessments to guide instruction.
- WASC visiting committee member
Certification
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential Mild/Moderate (CA) -Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pacific Autism Center For Education
09.2020 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Pacific Autism Center For Education
07.2018 - 09.2020
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps NCCC
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
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