Special Education Teacher

Denise Rubenstein

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Phone: 602-***-****

Phoenix, AZ 85014

Cell: 602-***-****

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Summary

Special Education teacher and tutor with over 30 years experience. Specialty areas include Reading, Written Language, Mathematics, Early Intervention Specialist and Curriculum and Instruction. Creative and responsible teacher with excellent communication skills.

Core Qualifications

Conducted pull out programs for students in grades k - 6 with diverse levels of learning disabilities in reading, written language and mathematics

Designed and executed Individualized Educational Programs

Implemented inclusion techniques

Displayed excellent classroom management

Motivated students

Set an environment for an interactive teaching/learning classroom

Effectively worked and communicated with parents

Helped to design and implement an Anger Management program for students 12-15

Collaborated with fellow professional staff

Achievements

Curriculum Development:

Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses

Technology Integration:

Participated in technology training courses

ESL Literacy

Instructed ESL students in technology

Altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance

Education Strategies:

Employed special educational strategies/techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory

Professional Experience

Desert Heights Academy July 2016 to September 2017

Special Education Teacher

Phoenix, Arizona

Taught a self-contained program for 4th- 6th grade students with diverse levels

of specific learning and emotional disabilities. Designed and implemented Individual Educational Programs. Implement inclusion techniques. Supervised Instructional aides and collaborated with staff.

Alhambra School District August 2015 to February 2016

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Glendale, Arizona

Taught a self-contained program for preschool students with diverse levels of specific learning disabilities. Designed and implemented Individual Educational Programs. Implement inclusion techniques. Supervised Instructional aides and collaborated with staff.

Buckeye Elementary School District August 2011 to May 2015

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Buckeye, Arizona

Taught a self-contained program for preschool students with diverse levels of specific learning disabilities. Designed and implemented Individual Educational Programs. Implement inclusion techniques. Supervised Instructional aides and collaborated with staff.

Cartwright School District August 2000 to May 2011

Special Education Resource Teacher

Phoenix, AZ

Directed a pullout program for student in grades K-6th with diverse levels of specific

learning disabilities in reading, written language and mathematics. Designed and implemented

Individual Educational Programs. Implement inclusion techniques. Supervised Instructional

aides and collaborated with staff.

Education and Training

Arizona State University 1980, Tempe, AZ, Bachelors of Education, major in Special Education

University of Memphis 1994, Memphis, TN, Master of Education, major in Special Education, with a concentration in Educational Handicapping Conditions

Grand Canyon University 2010. Phoenix, AZ, Master of Education, major in Curriculum and Instruction

Certifications

Standard Special Education K-12, approved areas Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities,

Mental Retardation and Orthopedic Impairment

Early Childhood Special Education 0-5

Reading Specialist

English as a Second Language

CPR and First Aid

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