Riche Newman
SPED Teacher
Florence,OR
Summary
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Siuslaw School District
Florence, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Alerted case manager about student's behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Assisted students in their daily living needs
Master Teacher
DepEd Philippines/ Caibiran NHS
09.2007 - 03.2017
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Delivered the lessons to the students
- Assessed students performance
- Tracked and reported their progress to the parents and to the administrator
- Assisted the principal in school planning
- Evaluated teachers in Language Department
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Elementary Teacher
Sacred Heart College
11.2006 - 12.2006
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Secondary Education (BEEd/BSEd
Leyte Normal University
06.2002 - 03.2006
Master of Arts - Language Teaching
Biliran Province State University
Naval, Biliran, Philippines 06.2009 - 03.2011
Doctor of Education - Educational Management
Naval State University
Naval, Biliran, Philippines 04.2011 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Google Classroom & other Google Apps
MS Office
Teaching and instruction
Autism and spectrum disorders
Classroom management
IEP compliance
Instructional support
Parental interaction
Emotional/Behavioral Needs
Computer-Aided Instruction
Coaching/Advising Skills
Journalism/ Yearbook
American Sign Language
Certification
Preliminary Teaching License in preK-12 Lang. Arts
Timeline
Preliminary Teaching License in preK-12 Lang. Arts
09-2024
SpEd Paraprofessional
Siuslaw School District
09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
01.2021 - Current
Doctor of Education - Educational Management
Naval State University
04.2011 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - Language Teaching
Biliran Province State University
06.2009 - 03.2011
Master Teacher
DepEd Philippines/ Caibiran NHS
09.2007 - 03.2017
Elementary Teacher
Sacred Heart College
11.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Secondary Education (BEEd/BSEd
Leyte Normal University
06.2002 - 03.2006