Veronica Blodgett
Talent,OR
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
- Strong understanding of Autism and unique needs of children
- Superior Empathy and listening abilities
- Outstanding skills in collaborating with families, teachers and school administrators
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Medford School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Social Skills Trainer
Southern Oregon ESD
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted classroom evaluations
- Assess needs of the classroom, the student, and the instructors
- Implement changes in the classroom when needed
- Conduct Social Skills Groups from KG- High School in the Medford School District
- Implement tools and fo follow ups with the student
Behavior Interventionist
Human Dynamics and Diagnosis
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
Autism Specialist Paraeducator
Willamette Education Service District
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided comprehensive assistance to classroom teachers, adapting general education curriculum to accommodate the unique needs of autistic students.
- Assisted with implementation of student plans.
- Implemented sensory-based interventions to help autistic learners better manage stressors within the classroom environment.
- Supervised students in community-centered or optimal learning environments.
- Collaborated with speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of autistic learners.
- Empowered autistic students'' self-advocacy skills through explicit instruction and ongoing reinforcement opportunities throughout daily routines.
- Tracked student progress using data-driven methods, informing adjustments to instructional approaches as needed.
- Promoted social skill development among autistic students by facilitating peer interactions and group activities.
- Delivered specialized training to fellow educators on best practices for instructing students with autism, resulting in improved teaching outcomes across the school community.
- Worked with individual or small groups of students under supervision of classroom teacher.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06.2015
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Executive Functioning Support
- Learning style assessments
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Social Skills Training
- Visual Schedules
- Sensory Integration
- Trained in CPI
- De-Escalation Techniques
- In dept knowledge of autism
- Scaffolding
- Differentiabte Instruction
Certification
- CPR Infant to Adult
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
- ABA Behavior Principles Basic
- Discrete Trial Program- Lower /Mid/ Advanced level Program
- Picture Exchange Communication System
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Medford School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
Social Skills Trainer
Southern Oregon ESD
09.2018 - 06.2019
Behavior Interventionist
Human Dynamics and Diagnosis
06.2015 - 05.2019
Autism Specialist Paraeducator
Willamette Education Service District
01.2001 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Special Education
Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Eastern Oregon University
- CPR Infant to Adult
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
- ABA Behavior Principles Basic
- Discrete Trial Program- Lower /Mid/ Advanced level Program
- Picture Exchange Communication System
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