Stephen Crozier
Hastings,Mi
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher and Department Head at Hastings High School, adept in curriculum adjustments and fostering positive behavior. Leveraged expertise in IEP implementation and conflict resolution to enhance student learning and behavior, achieving significant improvements. Excelled in parent communication and support, ensuring comprehensive educational strategies. All teacher performance ratings have been effective to highly effective
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hastings High School
08.1999 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Department Head-Special Education
Hastings High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep teachers on track.
- Led monthly meetings with with fellow teachers and front-line staff to convey important information and new goals and objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1998
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Head Teacher Support
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavior Modifications
- Conflict resolution techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Parent Communication
- Parent communications
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Trained in CPI
- Transition planning
Certification
Emotional Impairment (SE) K-12
History (CC) 6-12
Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Psychology (CE) 6-12
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE (2-21 thru 6-26)
Timeline
Department Head-Special Education
Hastings High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Hastings High School
08.1999 - Current
Emotional Impairment (SE) K-12
History (CC) 6-12
Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Psychology (CE) 6-12
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE (2-21 thru 6-26)
Master of Arts - Teaching
Aquinas College
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