Taylor Pourciau
New Roads
Summary
Motivated Special Education Professional with strong skills in curriculum adaptation and classroom management. Developed Individualized Education Plans to enhance learning for diverse student needs. Committed to fostering positive collaboration with colleagues and promoting student success through effective communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Erwinville, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and promote learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement and behavior.
- Collaborated with multiple teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions.
- 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 with visual impairments and familiar with braille.
- Utilized adaptive technology and teaching tools to support students' learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques and strategies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged social interaction and peer support.
- Monitored student performance through assessments and provided feedback for improvement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Reach University
Oakland, CA05-2025
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Reach University