Robyn Rictor
Summary
Patient, compassionate, and adaptable individual who ensures all students feel supported and valued. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills to assist families, support staff, and therapists in meeting students' diverse needs. Implements effective classroom and behavior management strategies to create a structured, inclusive learning environment. Demonstrates creativity and flexibility to accommodate differentiated instruction for various learning styles. Committed to the growth of students academically, socially, and emotionally through dedication, empathy, and a passion for their success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Elementary Long-Term Sub
VBCPS
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered instruction aligned with students' IEP goals and grade-level curriculum, modifying lessons to meet individual needs
- Used differentiated instruction and implemented IEP accommodations
- Provided direct instruction in academics, social skills, and life skills
- Maintained a structured classroom using positive behavior support and managed behaviors through BIPs
- Collaborated with staff and therapists to support student success
- Communicated with families and documented student progress, attendance, and behavior
- Ensured a safe, inclusive learning environment while following district policies and special education laws
- Assisted with self-care tasks as needed and sought guidance from administrators and specialists to enhance student outcomes
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
SPED Assistant Teacher
VBCPS
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in implementing IEP goals and accommodations, providing one-on-one or small-group support
- Supported students with self-care needs and behavior management using positive reinforcement
- Prepared materials, supervised activities, and facilitated social interactions
- Monitored progress, provided feedback, and maintained a safe learning environment
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and families
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Lead Pre-k 4 Teacher
Emmanuel Day School
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with teachers to develop monthly and weekly themes
- Organized a school-wide Community Helper Meet and Greet
- Created and implemented lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum
- Taught self-help and hygiene skills
- Assessed student development using the Developmental Curriculum and Four-Year-Old Foundation Blocks
- Conducted conferences to update guardians on student progress
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Early Discoveries / Early Adventures
09.2007 - 03.2013
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
05-2025
Associate of Early Childhood Education - undefined
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, Va01.2012
Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Effective classroom and behavior management strategies
- Differentiated instruction that meets individual learning styles
- Passion for helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
Certification
Praxis Completion 5002 5003 5004 5005 5354
Behavior Intervention and Support Training Module Completion
Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding Training Module Completion
Dyslexia Awareness Training Module Completion
Cultural Competency Training Model Completion
Timeline
Self-Contained Elementary Long-Term Sub
VBCPS
08.2024 - Current
SPED Assistant Teacher
VBCPS
10.2020 - Current
Lead Pre-k 4 Teacher
Emmanuel Day School
08.2016 - 09.2020
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Early Discoveries / Early Adventures
09.2007 - 03.2013
Associate of Early Childhood Education - undefined
Tidewater Community College
Praxis Completion 5002 5003 5004 5005 5354
Behavior Intervention and Support Training Module Completion
Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding Training Module Completion
Dyslexia Awareness Training Module Completion
Cultural Competency Training Model Completion
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
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