Robin Costello-Smith
Wilton,IA
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Strategist Level I Mild/Moderate
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
07.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as personal hygiene type items.
Special Education Strat II ID
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Special Education Strat I: Mild/moderate 6-8
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
No Degree - Special Education Strat II ID
Morningside College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2005
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modification
- Effective Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Instructional Materials -verbal/visual
- Collaborator- Team Planner
- High Expectations - Academic/Behavioral
- Attend Professional Growth Opportunities
- De-Escalation Strategies (PBIS & CPI)
- Willingness Assist With Personal Hygiene Issues
Timeline
Special Education Strat II ID
Davenport Community School District
08.2016 - 07.2018
Special Education Strategist Level I Mild/Moderate
Davenport Community School District
07.2015 - Current
Special Education Strat I: Mild/moderate 6-8
Davenport Community School District
07.2015 - 07.2016
No Degree - Special Education Strat II ID
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University
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