Soji Adebagbo
Pawtucket,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 5 years of experience assisting in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for students. Expertise in individualized programs, behavior management, and collaborative team leadership. Proven success in enhancing student engagement and progress through innovative teaching methods. Proven track record of leveraging assistive technology and multi-sensory instructional design to increase student academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Special Education Teacher
Evergreen Center
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Development of individual student goals, objectives, and instructional methodology to be included in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Utilization of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) techniques as instructed to manage classroom behavior, reducing behavioral incidents by 40%.
- Completion of data collection regarding daily student performance, completion of quarterly progress reports, and completion of educational assessments.
- Participation in the analysis of behavioral data, including charting, completion of summary reports, and documentation of functional assessments.
- Participation in team meetings and decision-making concerning program design and modification for individual students.
- Design of specific curriculum materials and activities that are appropriate for assigned areas of instruction and management.
- Monitoring of all aspects of the health and safety of students assigned to the unit.
- Participation in in-service training as required by agency policy
- Supervision of Lead Instructor, Instructors, and Instructors assigned to the classroom/1st shift.
- Performance of other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Director of Education, Chief Executive Officer, or other Executive Team Members
Special Education Lead Instructor
Evergreen Center
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Integrated assistive technologies, such as text-to-speech software and AAC devices, to enhance student access to the curriculum and increase engagement by 30%.
- Supported the Head Teacher in the classroom for students with intellectual disabilities.
- Collection and recording of data for students' performance in defined instructional and behavioral areas.
Special Education Instructor
Evergreen Center
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted with implementing IEPs and daily lesson plans, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction to reinforce learning objectives.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and behavior data to inform goal setting and track outcomes.
Education
Master of Education - Teacher of Students with Moderate disabilities, grades 5 -12
Cambridge College
Charlestown, MA12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Management - undefined
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA01.2004
Skills
- IEP Development
- Curriculum Differentiation
- Behavior Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration
- Assistive Technology
- Classroom Management
- Google Workspace, Microsoft, etc
Certification
- MA teaching License, 5-12(Ongoing-2 out 3 MTEL Passed)
- Safety Care
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Special Education Teacher
Evergreen Center
01.2023 - 11.2025
Special Education Lead Instructor
Evergreen Center
01.2023 - 11.2025
Special Education Instructor
Evergreen Center
06.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Management - undefined
University of Massachusetts
Master of Education - Teacher of Students with Moderate disabilities, grades 5 -12
Cambridge College