Susan Barber
Hatboro,PA
Summary
Dedicated special educator with strong communication, differentiated instruction and behavior management skills. Successfully improved student performance at North Penn and Hatboro-Horsham School Districts through targeted interventions and individualized learning plans. Fostered parent-teacher collaboration and utilized patience and empathy to support diverse learners, ensuring academic success and personal growth for all students.
Knowledgeable Special Education Teacher with solid foundation in establishing positive relationships specializing in intervention strategies for diverse learners. Demonstrated success in improving student performance through targeted instruction and individualized support. Proven ability to engage students and foster collaborative learning environment using effective problem-solving and communication skills.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Intervention Teacher
North Penn School District
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for math intervention teaching methods.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students who required additional support beyond regular class hours.
- Supported struggling students by providing targeted one-on-one instruction and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Improved overall class performance by analyzing data to identify areas for growth and developing targeted interventions.
Special Education Teacher, Learning Support-LTS
Hatboro-Horsham School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Instructional Assistant
Hatboro-Horsham School District
01.2006 - 06.2023
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Education
Special Education K-12
Bryn Athyn College
Bryn Athyn, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA05-1990
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Strong peer collaboration skills
- Growth mindset encouragement
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Hatboro-Horsham Champion of Learning recipient
Certification
Certifications, Special Education K-12, June, 2022
Student Teaching, Learning Support grades 3-5, Life Skills K-2
Timeline
Math Intervention Teacher
North Penn School District
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Learning Support-LTS
Hatboro-Horsham School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
Hatboro-Horsham School District
01.2006 - 06.2023
Special Education K-12
Bryn Athyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Lycoming College
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