William Wolff
Topeka
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher at Unified School District 501, adept in IEP and BIP implementation and fostering significant advancements in student engagement and learning. Excelled in curriculum adjustments and relationship building, ensuring tailored educational strategies that enhanced both academic and social skills development. Collaborated effectively with educators across disciplines, demonstrating exceptional classroom management and behavior modification techniques.
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Unified School District 501
08.2014 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Certified Social Studies Teacher
Unified School District 503
08.2003 - 05.2014
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2018
Master of Arts - U.S. History W/ Emphasis On Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education Comprehensive 7-12
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05-2004
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Parent communications
- Behavior modification
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum adjustments
- Group and individual instruction
- Social skills development
- De-escalation techniques
- Relationship building
Additional Information
Social Studies department chair at Capital City Schools from 2017 to present
School Improvement Team Member at Capital City Schools from 2021 to present
CI3T Building Team Member at Capital City Schools from 2021 to present
Social Studies department chair at Parsons High School from 2009-2014
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Unified School District 501
08.2014 - Current
Certified Social Studies Teacher
Unified School District 503
08.2003 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Fort Hays State University
Master of Arts - U.S. History W/ Emphasis On Education
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education Comprehensive 7-12
Washburn University of Topeka
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