Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
Special Education Teacher
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, OK
08.2005 - 05.2021
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Nowata Public Schools
Nowata, OK
08.2000 - 05.2005
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
01.1986 - 05.1990
High School Diploma -
Morrison High School, Morrison, OK
08.1981 - 05.1985
Skills
Patient-focused care
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Timeline
Nurse Aide/ Unit Secretary - Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Chelsea Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher - Nowata Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2005
Oklahoma State University - Bachelor of Science, Education