William Peak
Eagle Rock,MO
Summary
I am a retired educator with 44 yrs of experience in elementary education and multiple areas of special education, as well as 4 yrs in Parents as Teachers. My wife, Penny, is also interested in joining me in a team approach. My experience in Special Ed. would be an asset in evaluating children and directing them to services to help their children when needed. Penny was an RN.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed. Teacher
Westville Public Schools
Westville, OK
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning and support services.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered inclusion and participation among all students.
- Advocated for students' rights, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Life Skills Instructor/ Severely Handicapped 7-12
Eureka Springs High School
Eureka Springs, AR
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Developed individualized life skills programs tailored to student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organized community service projects to enhance social responsibility among students.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student skill development effectively.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
- Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
- Empowered youth through comprehensive discussions on financial literacy topics such as budgeting, saving money, credit management, and responsible spending habits.
Education
No Degree - Special Ed.
Kansas State University
Manhattan KansasBachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education
Tarkio College
Tarkio, MO06-1976
No Degree -
Northwest Missouri University
Maryville, MONo Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Kansas Wesleyan
Salina KansasSkills
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Encouragement techniques
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social skills training
- Life skills instruction
- Emotional disabilities support
- Individual education plans ieps
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Special Ed. Teacher
Westville Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2023
Life Skills Instructor/ Severely Handicapped 7-12
Eureka Springs High School
08.2006 - 05.2011
No Degree - Special Ed.
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education
Tarkio College
No Degree -
Northwest Missouri University
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Kansas Wesleyan