Wesley Dehm
Mesa
Summary
Results-focused educator with over 20 years of experience applying innovative instructional methods to engage students across diverse learning modalities. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with families, school personnel, and community partners to design and implement impactful educational experiences. Committed to creating student-centered environments that nurture academic growth and personal development. Recognized for the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained ElementarySpecial Education Teacher
Tempe School District No. 3 (Contract Position)
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Utilized technology to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Collected and analyzed student data for IEP progress; presented comprehensive IEP conference documentation.
- Coordinated with administrators, teachers, service providers, and families for service delivery.
Small Group Math and Social Emotional Learning Instructor
Primavera Online School
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed and delivered individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs in a virtual environment, ensuring compliance with IEP goals and accommodations.
- Utilized a variety of digital tools (e.g., BigBlueButton, Google Classroom, Nearpod, Canva) to create engaging and accessible lesson plans.
- Conducted virtual IEP meetings with parents, service providers, and administration to review progress, set goals, and ensure legal compliance.
- Provided differentiated instruction using evidence-based strategies to support academic, behavioral, and emotional development.
- Monitored and documented student progress through virtual assessments, data collection, and regular feedback reports. Maintained ongoing communication with parents and caregivers to provide updates, resources, and support for home learning environments.
- Responsible for caseload of 40+ students.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, EdKey Inc. (Contract Position)
Soliant Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Develop and implement lessons designed for students in grades six through eight with diverse learning modalities.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into lessons to ensure each student’s learning style is taken into consideration.
- Composed detailed reports presented at Individualized Education Program conferences.
- Worked closely with administrators, general education teachers, related service providers, and parents to ensure that students receive all services, modifications, and accommodations that are in the IEP.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, Florence Unified School District (Contract Position)
Soliant Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented lessons designed for students in grades six through eight with diverse learning modalities.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into lessons to ensure each student’s learning style is taken into consideration.
- Composed detailed reports presented at Individualized Education Program conferences.
- Worked closely with administrators, general education teachers, related service providers, and parents to ensure that students receive all services that are in the IEP.
Resource Special Education Teacher
EDU Healthcare
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Responsible for monitoring student progress through safety and behavioral assessments.
- Provided consultations and designed student success action plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of grades, records, and data collection.
- Partnered with general education teachers, parents, and families in creating and executing personalized educational plans for assigned students.
- Successfully leveraged technology and traditional instructional methods to enhance student learning and achievement
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
09.2002 - 06.2018
- Functioned as a Special Education teacher in resource and self-contained settings.
- Taught in elementary, middle, and high school settings.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in special education instruction.
- Designed and adapted curriculum materials to support various learning styles and abilities.
- Engaged families in the educational process through regular communication and support initiatives.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LABachelor of General Studies - Behavioral Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LAAlternative Special Education Teaching Certification - undefined
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Special education instruction
- Lesson planning for special education
- Customized education plans
- Academic evaluation
- Dynamic teaching methods
- Adapting to diverse learning styles
- Case Management
- Mentorship in education
- Collaborative team management
Certification
- Louisiana:
Mild/Moderate (1–12); Social Studies (6–12); EDL 1 — Louisiana
Department of Education
- Arizona:
Mild/Moderate (K–12) — Arizona Department of Education
Timeline
Self-Contained ElementarySpecial Education Teacher
Tempe School District No. 3 (Contract Position)
10.2025 - 12.2025
Small Group Math and Social Emotional Learning Instructor
Primavera Online School
01.2025 - 08.2025
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, EdKey Inc. (Contract Position)
Soliant Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, Florence Unified School District (Contract Position)
Soliant Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
Resource Special Education Teacher
EDU Healthcare
01.2019 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
09.2002 - 06.2018
Bachelor of General Studies - Behavioral Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Alternative Special Education Teaching Certification - undefined
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University of Louisiana