Victoria Dunn
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Williamsburg James City County Schools and Chesapeake Public Schools, excelling in fostering student engagement and managing comprehensive IEPs. Demonstrates exceptional relationship building and emotional support skills, enhancing collaborative teamwork and student outcomes. Expert in data and student records management, committed to professional excellence and advocacy for special needs education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Attended staff meetings and completes all processes such as teacher evaluations, student records, etc. as required
- Maintained effective communication and collaboration with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community
- Demonstrated a professional demeanor and practiced ethical standards appropriate to the profession.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Special Education Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, analyzing results to inform instructional adjustments and improve outcomes.
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed transition plan to outline steps necessary to prepare student for move to high school.
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Special Education Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Attended staff meetings and completes all processes such as teacher evaluations, student records, etc. as required
- Maintained effective communication and collaboration with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community
- Demonstrated a professional demeanor and practiced ethical standards appropriate to the profession.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Behavorial Health Technician (BHT)
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of patient information handling and storage processes.
- Assessed patient vital signs regularly, alerting appropriate staff members of any abnormalities or concerning changes.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Enhanced team collaboration by sharing insights from patient care experiences in team meetings.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Data Management
- Student Records Management
- Emotional Support
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Calendar maintenance
- Student mentorship
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Behavorial Health Technician (BHT)
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
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