Tayler Dean
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia, social, and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K -8th-grade Special Education Teacher
Vaughn Public School
08.2023 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instruct students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborate with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
6-12 Special Education Teacher
Simms Middle/High School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided small group and individual instruction to sixth through twelfth-grade students, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), post-secondary transition plans, and monitor student progress
- Implemented, planned, and delivered research-based interventions for students with mild to moderate disabilities
- Coordinate with psychologists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe learning environments and identify appropriate student resources
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and academic teams to develop and enhance the curriculum to improve student education outcomes
- Graded assignments, analyzed student academic performance, and recommended changes to lesson plans based on student learning needs
- Manage caseloads ranging from 25-32 students at a time.
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Special Education Paraeducator
SUN RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities
- Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction
- Maintained confidentiality and kept accurate records of students with disabilities and delivered to appropriate personnel promptly
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
- Assist teacher and diagnostician in maintaining, copying, and transferring confidential folders as required.
Education
Master of Education - MEd in Special Education and Teaching - Special Education
Eastern Washington University
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - BS in Special Education (K-12) -
Grand Canyon University
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - BS in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
06.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Testing Practices
- Confidentiality
- Collaborative Work
- Data Analytics
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Interventions
- Social Skills Development
- Data Management
- Curriculum Adjustments
Timeline
Pre-K -8th-grade Special Education Teacher
Vaughn Public School
08.2023 - Current
6-12 Special Education Teacher
Simms Middle/High School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraeducator
SUN RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL
03.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Education - MEd in Special Education and Teaching - Special Education
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - BS in Special Education (K-12) -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - BS in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
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