Hi, I’m
Trevor Gleason
Resource Teacher
Grand Island,NE
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
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island, Nebraska
Special Education Teacher
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska
Student Assistant Coach
01.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Provided water, practice uniforms and other supplies to athletes.
- Motivated athletes by giving encouragement throughout practices.
- Prepared field for practice and cleaned up equipment after session ended.
- Offered suggestions on ways to improve gameplay.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Led team meetings to discuss and provide guidance to athletes on how to improve performance.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
Jimmy Johns, Hastings, Nebraska
Delivery Driver
01.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
Education
Hastings College , Hastings, NE
Bachelor of Arts from K-12 Mild-Moderate Disabilities
08.2013 - 05.2018
University Overview
- Athletic Scholarship Recipient
- Hastings College Pro Rege Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Student records management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Student Assistant Coach
Hastings College
01.2016 - 12.2018
Delivery Driver
Jimmy Johns
01.2015 - 07.2018
Hastings College
Bachelor of Arts from K-12 Mild-Moderate Disabilities
08.2013 - 05.2018
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