Stacy Dorman
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
03.2007 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree in Special Ed. K-12; Regular Ed. K-8
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2001
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree in Special Ed. K-12; Regular Ed. K-8
Northern Arizona University
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