Taylor M. Lowenhielm
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Elementary (1-6) or Mild/Moderate Cross Category Disabilities (K-12) Special Education Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Caring relationship-builder who's personable and outgoing skills in building rapport with students, parents and staff has led to successful strategies to enhance teachers success and improve student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Special School District - Wren Hollow/Mason Ridge
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Special Education Self-Contained/Elementary Resource Teacher
Special School District – Bayless Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments. Committee member of Tier 2 (PBIS) for Bayless Elementary School.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Provided academic programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Elementary Teacher
Affton School District, Gotsch Intermediate School
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Master - Administration
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2023
Master - Special Reading
Lindenwood University
St. Charles05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Mild/Moderate Cross Category Disability
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO05.2019
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Certified Mild to Moderate Cross Categorical Teacher K-12
- Certified Elementary Teacher 1st - 6th Grade
- Certified Special Reading K-12
- Certified Education Administrator K-12
Affiliations
National Education Association
Missouri State Teacher Association
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Special School District - Wren Hollow/Mason Ridge
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Self-Contained/Elementary Resource Teacher
Special School District – Bayless Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
Affton School District, Gotsch Intermediate School
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master - Administration
Lindenwood University
Master - Special Reading
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Mild/Moderate Cross Category Disability
Lindenwood University
- Certified Mild to Moderate Cross Categorical Teacher K-12
- Certified Elementary Teacher 1st - 6th Grade
- Certified Special Reading K-12
- Certified Education Administrator K-12
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