Sherri Holland
Nebraska City,NE
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with background in elementary school settings, skilled in creating supportive and inclusive environments that foster learning for students with diverse needs. Hold success in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) that cater to specific student requirements, enhancing academic performance and social skills. Known for ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, parents, and therapists to optimize student success and well-being. Have made significant contributions by implementing innovative teaching strategies that improve engagement and facilitate a positive learning experience for all students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Nebraska City Public Schools
NEBRASKA CITY, NE
05.2015 - Current
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and assessment data.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Actively participated in team meetings designed to review the progress of special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, mathematics and social studies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Helped integrate students with special needs into mainstream classrooms by arranging placements and ongoing support.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Conducted small group interventions with students who require extra support in specific skills areas.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the needs of special education students.
- Supported regular classroom teachers in developing effective instructional strategies for all learners.
- Provided specialized instruction tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Peru State College
Peru, NE12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Peru State College
Peru, NE05-2015
Skills
- Proficient in Sensory Integration Techniques
- Classroom organization
- Social-emotional learning
- Assessment strategies
- Math strategies
- Strategic Transition Planning
- Motor skills development
- Progress monitoring
- Parent-teacher communication
- IEP development
- Visual supports
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP implementation
- Inclusion strategies
Activities
- MTSS Leadership Team (Northside) 2020-present
- District MTSS Leadership Team 2023-present
- ABLLS Training (Summer 2024)
- Registered Behavior Technician Course (Fall 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Nebraska City Public Schools
05.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Peru State College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
Peru State College
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