Rita Breashears
Summary
I am successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Oklahoma and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Willingness to try new strategies and techniques to support individual student needs.
Willingness to change and learn new requirements in education in Oklahoma to support a positive learning environment for students
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Haskell Public School
Haskell, OK
09.2019 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism
Teacher
Allen Bowden
Tulsa, OK
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
First Grade Teacher
Gypsy Public School
Depew, OK
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Special Education Teacher (middle School /high Sch
Beggs Public Schools
Beggs, OK
08.2002 - 05.2005
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Reading Specialist
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKMaster of Science - Mathematics Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Parent Relationship
- Creative Thinking
- Classroom Practices
- Reading strategies
Certification
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- Physical Education/Health/Safety
- Reading Specialist
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Additional Information
Certified Instructor for American Safety and Health Institute
Training Center: Green Country Safety Training
CPR/AED for the workplace
Basic First Aid
Certified Crisis Intervention Instructor
with Crisis Prevention Institute for nonviolent crisis intervention training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Haskell Public School
09.2019 - 02.2022
Teacher
Allen Bowden
08.2018 - 05.2019
First Grade Teacher
Gypsy Public School
08.2005 - 05.2015
Special Education Teacher (middle School /high Sch
Beggs Public Schools
08.2002 - 05.2005
Reading Specialist
Northeastern State University
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate
Northeastern State University