VERONICA FRENCH
Lacey,WA
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
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
02.2020 - Current
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Intern Principal
North Thurston Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked with the administrative team to shape culture, provide and support professional development, and establish and maintain communication.
- Collaborated with other administrators to evaluate teacher performance using observation tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement and teacher clarity.
- Led with equity, managed change and conflict, and enhanced the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), positive discipline, and restorative practices.
- Conducted action research on DESSA, attendance, and volunteerism.
- Participated in Leadership Academy activities with North Thurston Public Schools
- Worked collaboratively to support universal design for learning implementation.
- Supported work of the Dual Language program.
Special Education Teacher
State of Missouri
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Taught a wide range of diverse students from ages birth-two and second grade-fifth grade.
- Created and managed Individualized Education Programs (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 assistants' schedules with the master schedule
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility's.
- Provided modifications and accommodations within the general education setting/curriculum material. a
- Created connections and relationships with various stakeholders and kept appropriate data and progress reporting information.
Substitute Teacher/Special Education
Department of Defense Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided short-notice assistance to teachers in their absence by instructing on all subjects taught in elementary, middle, and high school.
- Followed daily Lesson Plans for the Program of Instruction and instilled discipline and order in the classroom.
- Managed various child developmental, emotional, and physical issues as they occurred.
- Provided written feedback to teachers regarding students’ behavior and progress.
- Assisted students using computer technology programs for curriculum/educational resource learning.
Special Education Teacher - Christa McAuliffe ES
Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2003 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with teachers to assist in large and small group instructional support for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade autistic children in the subjects of reading and math
- Supervised and trained students in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities
- Helped small groups of students or individuals with the interpretation and completion of assignments
- Provided ongoing and regular communication about the assigned program to the supervising teacher
- Colorado Springs School District 11
Special Education Teacher
Will Rogers Elementary School
08.2000 - 07.2003
- Company Overview: Colorado Springs School District 11
- Contributed to the development of a more effective learning environment for all autistic students
- Provided educational support in a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment to maximize student’s potential
- Monitored students’ behavior to try to minimize outbreaks or disruptive actions due to frustration or anger
- Provided direction, guidance, and mentorship to encourage self-discipline, focused attention, and direction
- Used visual schedules with a functional communication system for reinforcement of the behaviors
- Conducted functional behavior assessments on assigned students using Applied Behavior Analysis to include observations, data, and interviews
- Taught all elementary school subjects in my autistic classroom, including emotion, social, and individual expression skills
- Colorado Springs School District 11
Education
Principal Certification - Administration
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06-2024
Master’s - Special Education and Reading Specialist
Regis University of Denver
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.1999
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Data Collection
- Specially designed instruction
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Classroom management
- Crisis prevention and intervention
Certification
- Administration Certification, City University, Seattle, WA, 06/01/24
- Special Education Teaching Degree, Saint Martins University, Lacey, WA, 12/01/23
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, American Heart Association, 09/01/23
- Autism Certificate, Regis University, Denver, CO, 10/01/15
- Certificate of Training, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/01/11
Specialized Training
- Colorado Education Council, 2000 to Present
- Courage to Risk, 2000 to Present
- CPR and First Aid, 2024
- Right Response Training, North Thurston Public Schools 08/2024
- EA/TA Academy, 2023
- Educating Children of Color Summit, 2023
- How to Talk So Students Will Listen, 2023
- Interventions to Enhance Your Classroom, 2023
- School and Community, 2023
- EA/TA Academy Computer 101, 2022
- Lucy Calkins Units of Study Materials Training, 2022
- ASD Lab Intern, Regis University, 2020
- Autism- Essential Components of Good Educational Programming, 2020
- Classroom Management- I Can Do It! 2020
- Difficult Conversations, 2020
- Personalized Learning Pathways Conference, 2020
- Reading and Analyzing Like a Historian, 2020
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 2020
- Starting the Year with Writer’s Workshop, 2020
- Reading and Analyzing Like a Historian, 2020
- Using Mentor Texts in the K-5 Writing Workshop, 2020
Timeline
Intern Principal
North Thurston Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
02.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
State of Missouri
10.2016 - 10.2019
Substitute Teacher/Special Education
Department of Defense Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher - Christa McAuliffe ES
Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2003 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Will Rogers Elementary School
08.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
- Administration Certification, City University, Seattle, WA, 06/01/24
- Special Education Teaching Degree, Saint Martins University, Lacey, WA, 12/01/23
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, American Heart Association, 09/01/23
- Autism Certificate, Regis University, Denver, CO, 10/01/15
- Certificate of Training, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/01/11
Principal Certification - Administration
City University of Seattle
Master’s - Special Education and Reading Specialist
Regis University of Denver
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