Stacy Dykstra
Bigelow,MN
Summary
Dedicated ECSE Teacher at Worthington Elementary School, adept in adaptive learning tools and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Achieved notable student success through innovative instructional strategies and effective IEP management. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, emphasizing social-emotional learning, and leading with professional ethics. Demonstrated excellence in paraprofessional oversight and child assessment, contributing to a positive school culture.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ECSE Teacher
Worthington Elementary School
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure student success.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and extracurricular activities.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students felt valued and respected.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to optimize learning outcomes for students of various backgrounds and ability levels.
- Enhanced communication with parents through regular updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in students through character education initiatives and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive support systems for students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Worthington Elementary School
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNBachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2003
Skills
- Adaptive learning tools
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual supports
- Social-emotional learning
- Transition planning
- Child assessment
- Parent communications
- Trained in CPI
- Group and individual instruction
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Multitasking
- Professional ethics
- Individual Education Plans
Timeline
ECSE Teacher
Worthington Elementary School
03.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Worthington Elementary School
04.2022 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Special Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies
Iowa State University
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