Traci Bass
Castlewood,South Dakota
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a drive to exceed expectations. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Ability to analyze data from IEP goals, develop and implement strategies geared to student's specific learning needs/styles, and provide solutions to complex problems. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Castlewood School District
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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Daycare Provider
Owner-Operator
11.2010 - 06.2022
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-12 SPED
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD05.2004
High School Diploma -
Hamlin High School
Hayti, SD05.1998
Skills
- Post-Secondary Education
- Positive Interactions
- Eligibility Evaluations
- Strategy Planning
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Social Behaviors
- Developing Educational Materials
- Language Skills
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent Communication
- District Standards
Affiliations
American Lutheran Church, council member
Castlewood Days, committee member
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
References
Cory Akin, Castlewood School Board Member, ph: 605.880.0450 email: ckakin@itctel.com
Stephanie Pillatzke, Castlewood Kindergarten Teacher, ph: 605.880.4439 email: steph.pillatzke12@gmail.com
Brian Ries, Mayor of Castlewood, ph: 605.881.2557 email: brianries@hotmail.com
Dawn Huettl, Friend, ph:605.290.3722 email: dawn_huettl@yahoo.com
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Castlewood School District
08.2022 - Current
Daycare Provider
Owner-Operator
11.2010 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - K-12 SPED
Northern State University
High School Diploma -
Hamlin High School
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