Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Lindsay Dragich
**** ********** ***, ***. ** I, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
Phone: 702-***-**** E Mail: *******.*******@*****.***
Objective
I am seeking a special education teaching position in an educational institution that will allow me the opportunity to serve
children with emotional, physical, neurological and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience
Special Education Teacher Life Skills August 2011 Present
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Gautier Middle School, Gautier, MS
Meeting with parents to review the IEP and note progress and problems
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Making referrals to sources within the community that may be able to assist the student
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Helping students learn to use various tools such as computers, wheelchairs, hearing aids or other devices
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Developing new strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicaps
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Making modifications in the general education curriculum for special needs students
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Coordinating placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
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Special Education Teacher June 2009 July2011
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Kennedy Krieger, Montgomery County, MD
Designed, evaluated and implemented lesson plans in accordance with students’ IEPs, using effective strategies for
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academic and behavioral success.
Evaluated, modified and implemented IEPs in cooperation with the Office of Compliance as prescribed at students’
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annual team meetings.
Designed and implemented individualized instruction and adaptations to the general education curriculum to meet the
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differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students.
Designed and implemented behavioral protocols for all students during instructional and non instructional times.
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Provided supervision to six paraprofessionals assigned to classroom duty.
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Special Education Assistant Teacher December 2008 June 2009
Kennedy Krieger High School, Baltimore, MD
Assisted with the implementation of instruction in accordance with students’ IEPs, in cooperation with a supervising
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teacher
Prepared for, and participated in parent conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
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Provided support and leadership for curricular and extra curricular activities and special events.
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Completed instructional related duties as assigned by supervising teacher.
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Special Education Program Assistant January 2008
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December 2009
Kennedy Krieger High School, Baltimore, MD
Carried out instructional programs for all students in accordance with the IEP
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Completed instructional related duties including, preparing, organizing, and utilizing materials to develop skills in
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academic and behavioral areas for all students.
Implemented all protocols, behavior plans and crisis procedures according to trained procedures.
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Collected and completed accurate data regarding student performance and behavior.
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Maintained a safe environment for students and staff, utilizing safe and effective behavior management strategies.
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Autism Service Instructor January 2008 December 2009
Trellis Services, Cockeysville, MD
Provided one to one in home support for activities of daily living and recreational skills for children and adolescents
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with autism.
Set goals, assessed and monitored progress of student
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Worked closely with guardians to provide a fun, effective and safe learning environment for their child.
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Youth Care Worker June 2007 December 2007
Boys Town of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Conducted intakes with families and social service organizations for short term placement of youth.
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Developed treatment plans for youth admitted into the shelter
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Led daily meeting, proactive teaching, and crisis teaching sessions.
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Implemented behavioral protocols.
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Elementary School Substitute Teacher February 2006 May 2006
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Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, WA
Followed lesson plans left by the teacher.
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Established and maintained order in the classroom.
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Assisted in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and policies.
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Education & Certification
Tennessee Teaching Certificate Special Education K 12
Masters of Education Conferred July, 2011
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Advanced Teacher Certificate Special Education May, 2011
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts Communications August, 2005
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Advanced Training & Skills
Crisis Management Certification: PCM practitioner II
CPR and First Aid: Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, BoardMaker, Word Q Programs
References
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