S. Dallas McIntyre
Spokane,WA
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in WA state and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with other classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Whitman Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
- Provide diverse academic and behavioral instruction to meet students unique individual needs
- Write, implement, facilitate, and revise Individual Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Plan and facilitate units and lessons focusing on Social Emotional Learning and core subject areas for neurodivergent students
- Supervise classroom staff and use trauma informed care and de-escalation techniques to help students manage their behavior and emotions
Special Education Teacher
Relife School
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided academic and behavioral instruction for severely behaviorally impacted students
- Used behavioral and academic data to plan and facilitate appropriate, meaningful, and engaging common core and social emotional learning lessons
- Wrote, implemented, monitored, and revised Individual Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Supervised classroom staff and used flexibility to teach and respond in a fast paced challenging educational setting
BRS Counselor
Navos Mental Health Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided direct care and supervision for children and youth with emotional & behavioral challenges in a therapeutic residential treatment environment
- Used trauma-informed care and family-centered care models to help children with complex needs complete their treatment
- Along with other members of clients’ treatment teams supported clients to meet treatment and behavioral goals by implementing plans that teach clients emotional regulation skills, social skills, collaborative problem solving skills, and independent living skills
Program Supervisor
Breakthrough Incorporated
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Hired, trained, and supervised Group Home support staff in their daily tasks and assisted them in managing client behaviors according to specific Individual Behavior Management Plans
- Supervised child and adolescent clients on-site at the program and in the community and helped them to achieve their treatment goals according to their Individual Service Treatment Plan
- Helped develop and implement IBMPs and ISTPs for Group Home residents
- Collaborated with client's social workers, teachers, therapists, and counselors to help them with their individual needs and support them in completing their treatment
- Used Right Response techniques to deescalate verbally and physically aggressive behaviors
Child Youth Family Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked at the Department of Social Welfare in Talisay City, Philippines
- Taught Life Skills classes to out-of-school and disadvantaged youth
- Organized and facilitated camps, livelihood trainings and activities for at-risk youth
Restaurant Manager
Pita Pit
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised other employees
- Managed marketing, customer service, inventory, and day to day operations
Night Auditor
Days Inn Hotel
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
- Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
- Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various software systems used for reservation management, billing adjustments, and report generation.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Education
MIT. - Special EducationK-12/Elementary Education
City University of Seattle
01.2020
B.A. - Accounting
Western Washington University
01.2009
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom organization
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Customer service
- Payment handling
- Welcoming guests
- Credit and cash payments
- Customer assistance
- Report generation
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certification (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- State Teaching License in Special Education - WA State Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - WA Department of Education.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Whitman Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Relife School
01.2017 - 01.2020
BRS Counselor
Navos Mental Health Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2017
Program Supervisor
Breakthrough Incorporated
01.2012 - 01.2013
Child Youth Family Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
01.2010 - 01.2011
Restaurant Manager
Pita Pit
06.2009 - 01.2010
Night Auditor
Days Inn Hotel
09.2007 - 09.2009
B.A. - Accounting
Western Washington University
MIT. - Special EducationK-12/Elementary Education
City University of Seattle
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