Trevor Arganbright
Nevada,IA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Nevada Community Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- 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.
High School At-Risk Coordinator/Social Studies Teacher
West Marshall High School
08.2011 - 05.2020
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Managed a caseload of students referred to the Juvenile Court System.
- Implemented and Coordinated the district's Advanced Placement (AP) and English Language Learner (ELL) programs.
- Developed lesson plans and authored curriculum for district's Social Studies Department
- Served as primary instructor for World Cultures, Criminal Justice, U.S. History, and World History courses.
Community Based Counselor
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
04.2010 - 04.2020
- Offered guidance and advice to clients to assist in cultivating self-esteem and community involvement.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Coordinated community service opportunities for juveniles referred through the court system.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and published weekly reports for referring agencies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa12.2010
Skills
- Transition planning
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Multicultural awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Student Records Management
- Student Counseling
Accomplishments
- Iowa Governor's Scholar Award Teacher Selection (2018)
- 2017-2018 West Marshall Community School District Teacher of the Year
- West Marshall Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament Director (2017-2020)
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Nevada Community Schools
08.2020 - Current
High School At-Risk Coordinator/Social Studies Teacher
West Marshall High School
08.2011 - 05.2020
Community Based Counselor
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
04.2010 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Iowa State University
Similar Profiles
Dina BirchDina Birch
Special Education Co-Teacher/ Long Term Substitute at Nevada County Superintendent Of SchoolsSpecial Education Co-Teacher/ Long Term Substitute at Nevada County Superintendent Of Schools
Brandy EilbeckBrandy Eilbeck
1st & 2nd Grade Multiage Teacher at Nevada Community School District1st & 2nd Grade Multiage Teacher at Nevada Community School District
Heather WilsonHeather Wilson
Special Education Teacher at Nevada R5 SchoolsSpecial Education Teacher at Nevada R5 Schools