Suzanna Rougier
Summary
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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Orange-Ulster BOCES
09.1988 - 06.2021
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
SUNY At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY08.1988
Master of Science - Music Therapy
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.1987
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Material Selection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Orange-Ulster BOCES
09.1988 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
SUNY At New Paltz
Master of Science - Music Therapy
SUNY College At New Paltz
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