Special Education Teacher

CHARLOTTE GILBERT

***** ** *** **, ******, Oregon 97119 (H) 503-***-**** (C) 503-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Learning/Behavioral Specialist highly responsive to the unique developmental needs of middle school aged students. K-12

Teacher with highly developed computer skills and in-depth experience using technology in the classroom to maximize the

learning experience. Conveys subject material in an accessible and compelling manner. Talented Special Educator, who

empowers students with the tools they need to become ambassadors of knowledge and valuable members of society.

Skills

GA Teaching credential

Special education Schedule management

Positive learning environment Storytelling

Managing classroom for diverse populations Conflict resolution techniques

Diverse classroom settings Summer camp counselor

Strong collaborator Creative lesson planning

Experience with special-needs students Experiential learning

Creative lesson planning

Behavior management systems

Work History

Behavioral Specialist 10/2014 to Current

Vernonia School District – Vernonia, OR

Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.

Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.

Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.

Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Attended monthly staff training sessions.

Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.

Instructed students in K-8 academic areas and 3 reading groups.

Licensed Teaching Substitute 05/2012 to 10/2014

Northwest Regional Educational Service District – Hillsboro, OR

Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.

Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Taught an average of 25students per class.

Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.

Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.

Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.

Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.

Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Supported several classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 10-20

students.

classified teaching aide 09/2006 to 06/2010

Northwest Regional Educational Service District – Hillsboro, OR

Relieved the head teacher and toddler teacher.

Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.

Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.

Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.

Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.

Maintained daily records of children\'s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.

Education

Master of Arts: Special Education/General Education

Pacific University - Forest Grove, OR

Bachelor of Science: Education

Ashford University - Clinton, IA

2012

2010

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