SKYLAR SMITH
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in social-emotional learning and differentiated instruction, committed to fostering inclusive classrooms. Recognized for innovative lesson planning and effective behavior redirection strategies that enhance student engagement. Demonstrated success in collaborative teaching and data management, leading to significant improvements in learning outcomes for TK-2nd and middle school students. Passionate about continuing professional development to further support diverse learner needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher for TK-2nd
Jackson Elementary School
Riverside, USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in TK-2nd grade and middle school, specializing in social-emotional learning, behavioral intervention, and differentiated instruction
- Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing individualized education plans (IEPS) to support diverse student needs
- Strong background in classroom management, assessment development, and collaborative teaching strategies
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
Intensive Behavioral Instruction Special Education Teacher for TK-2nd
Buchanan Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician TM (RBT) training certification in behavior analysis (2023)
Student Teacher
Foothills Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Served and taught lessons in Life Skills middle school class
- Formed as well as applied lesson plans into the classroom for both general and special education students
Volunteer
01.2018 - 01.2022
- 300 hours volunteering in the general and special education elementary school setting
Education
Master of Arts - Social Emotional Learning
National University
San Diego10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies focused in Moderate/Severe for Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa05.2022
Skills
- Data management
- Lesson planning
- Behavior Redirection & Classroom Management
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom organization
- Learning techniques
- Education technology
- Balanced literacy
- Developmentally appropriate practice
- Interactive exercise
- Response to intervention
- Differentiated/Modified instruction
- Proactive
- Attention to Detail
- Cater to different learning needs
- Multi-cultural Instruction
- Team teaching
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher for TK-2nd
Jackson Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Intensive Behavioral Instruction Special Education Teacher for TK-2nd
Buchanan Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Student Teacher
Foothills Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Social Emotional Learning
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies focused in Moderate/Severe for Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
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