Special Education High School

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City: Lawrence

State: KS

Zip: 66046

Country: USA

Phone: 620-***-****

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Special Education Teacher seeking an Interrelated Elementary Resource teaching position for the 2013-2014 school year. Experienced in working with a variety of learning styles. Regularly attend professional development trainings, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and their parents. Skilled at incorporating each student s unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate them. Focused on building each student's strength and confidence, as well as giving students firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster their social and academic growth.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS 1/2001 to 8/2008 (K-12 Adaptive/Functional Special Education)

High School Dipolma from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Special Education Teacher seeking an Interrelated Elementary Resource teaching position for the 2013-2014 school year. Experienced in working with a variety of learning styles. Regularly attend professional development trainings, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and their parents. Skilled at incorporating each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate them. Focused on building each student's strength and confidence, as well as giving students firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster their social and academic growth.

Highlights

Scheduling proficiency

Fast learner

Competent in Smartboard technology

After school tutor for 7 years

7 years experience working special needs students

Motivating students

Interactive teaching/learning

Differentiated instruction

Parent/teacher conference

Skilled in writing detailed IEP's

Attended Ruby Payne inservice

Attended Love and Logic training

Mentor Teacher

Cooperating teacher to practicum students

Proficiency using the Webkidss IEP program

Active participation in SIT (Student Improvement Team)

Kansas National Education Association

Member of the district Leadership MTSS/PBS Team

MS in Special Education

Excellent classroom management

Effectively work with parents

Positive atmosphere promotion

Attended Kagan Cooperative Training

Attended Common Core Training

Accomplishments

Material Development

Implemented hands on reading and math materials targeting adaptive needs learners to create an engaging educational experience.

Process Improvement

Developed IEPS that resulted in student success in reaching goals.

Team Building and Leadership

Building/district leadership MTSS/PBS team

SIT (student intervention team)

Technology Integration

Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.

Parent Communication

Met with parents during conferences, IEP meetings, phone meetings to discuss student issues and course weakness/strength areas.

Creative Lesson Planning

Introduced a variety of learning activities to ensure total comprehension for all students. Present materials for a variety of learning styles.

Experience

July 2006 to Current

ANW Special Education Cooperative/USD 257 Iola, KS

Elementary Interrelated Special Education Teacher

Implemented interesting and interactive learning activities to increase student understanding of skills taught. Met with students' parents regarding student progress.Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra skill practice.Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, faculty and administration. Earned positive verbal feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

Education

2008 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas

Master of Science K-12 Adaptive/Functional Special Education

2005 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education K-6

Minor in Special Education

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