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Richard Cranston

Hurricane, UT,UT

Summary

Swedish Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Sweden, 2 1/2 Years - Swedish Language

1967 - 1971.

U,S. Army Veteran - Vietnam era - 1971-1773, Infantry

Weapons Specialist - Ft. Carson, CO. 10% disabled.

Senior Missionary - Philippine Mission, Mindoro Island

2014 - 2016 - 18 month - mission

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Several School Districts Throughout CA

Retired - Agriculture Teacher/Special Education Teacher
08.1987 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
  • Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
  • Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers and other greenery.
  • Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
  • Taught students about various agricultural techniques through various experiments.
  • Maintained student academic records, grades and performances using [Software].
  • Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
  • Initiated and moderated classroom discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of taught material.
  • Developed, selected and used informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Salinas Union High School District, Salinas, CA

Special Education Teacher
08.1991 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • 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.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • 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
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
  • Provided emotional support to students and families
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education

Education

San Diego State, University
San Diego,CA

Master of Arts from Special Education/Teaching Credential
08.1993

Chico State University
Chico, CA

from Agriculture Teaching Credential, CA
08.1986

Butte Jr. College
Oroville, CA

Associate of Arts from General Agriculture
08.1985

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
08.1977

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Special education
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Salinas Union High School District, Salinas, CA
08.1991 - 05.2014

Retired - Agriculture Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Several School Districts Throughout CA
08.1987 - 08.2014

San Diego State, University

Master of Arts from Special Education/Teaching Credential

Chico State University

from Agriculture Teaching Credential, CA

Butte Jr. College

Associate of Arts from General Agriculture

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science

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