Victoria Gilbreath
West Chester,PA
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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Kings Highway Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Student Teacher
Coatesville Intermediate High School
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students in an 8th and 9th grade Emotional Support classroom.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement including IEP meetings, Manifest Determination and Disciplinary Actions.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress. Completed student progress monitoring reports to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher's Assistant Extended School Year
Springton Lake Middle School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supervised and managed life-skills, off-site trips for real-life experiences with community learning opportunities for students with significant disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, PK-12
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2023
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Best Practices and Standards
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Lesson Plan Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emotionally Supportive
- Positive Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral Modeling
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Document Coordination
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Affiliations
National Association of Special Education Teachers Member
Student Pennsylvania Education Association Member
Timeline
Student Teacher
Kings Highway Elementary School
03.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Coatesville Intermediate High School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Teacher's Assistant Extended School Year
Springton Lake Middle School
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, PK-12
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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