Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Susan Jeffries
Taunton, MA. 02780
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Profile
A Self directed action oriented professional with 25 years of experience in
education. Enthusiastic committed educator with innate ability to understand
and motivate children. Keen interest in and hands-on experience working with
students who have special needs. Strive to build student self esteem and
encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differences, and physical
limitations. Create a cooperative community in the classroom; model for the
students the importance of mutual respect and cooperation among all community
members. Skilled in adapting to students diverse learning styles.
Work Experience
August 2012- March 2015
Lead teacher- preschool
South Shore Stars, Randolph MA
Taught educational and recreational activities for twenty children, ages three
to five years, in a preschool / play care setting. Planned, prepared and
executed age- appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive, and physical
skills. Developed weekly lesson plans. Observed and assessed each child
according to child's development. Conducted parent/ teacher orientations and
meetings.
October 2008- September 2012
Associate- Sales / Merchandise
Marshalls, Braintree MA
Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the store. Courteously
greet customer and efficiently process transactions within a busy, fast paced
retail environments operate cash register, scanner and computers to itemize and
total customer purchases, collect payments and make change for transactions.
Assisting with store stocking, floor sets, markdowns and opening and closing
procedures.
January 1998 - December 2008
Lead teacher/Director
Self Help Head Start Program Brockton, MA
Oversee two staff members in the care of 20 children aged 2.9-5 in nationally
accredited (NAEYC child care program). Develop curriculum based on NAEYC
standards for developmental appropriateness to stimulate children's
physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Nurture, motivate, and
teach children. Assess children to evaluate their progress and discuss parent's
involvement in their children's learning and developmental process.
October 1983 - June 2006
Enable Inc. Age Enrichment Program Canton, MA
After School Program Teacher
Designing and deliver after-school programs for 40-50 children from
Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
Cultivate respect of children through consistent deployment of policies while
creating an atmosphere where children can relax and have fun. Develop and
maintain good working relationships with parents through constant communication
regarding vacations, policies and upcoming events. Ensure compliance with
state regulations for child-care, administration of medications, staff-to
children ratio, and attendance
September, 1996- January, 1998
Toddler Teacher
Puddle Jumpers Avon, MA
Provided the two-year-old children with opportunity to practice and refine
their developing language, motor, social problem-solving skills. Teach basic
skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene,
and social skills. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the
development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
January 1994 - January
1998
Teacher Assistant
Naval Child Care Center, Weymouth, MA
Instructed in all the room centers and activities and conducted various lesson
plans for a classroom composed of 15 three and four year olds. Observe and
evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical
development.
January 1994 - June 1995
Infant Teacher
Kids Space Braintree, MA
Guiding infants through the basic motor development from rolling, sitting and
crawling. To assess each infant developing skill, and then provide activities
designed to increase their skills.
October 2003 - June 2006
Special Education Teacher
Guild Schools E. Boston, MA
Implemented individualized one on one work session regarding their educational
goals based on the IEP.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all
students with an emphasis on building on the strengths that students bring to
the teaching/learning process and closing the achievement gap between subgroups
within the schools.
Build and maintain safe, fair, and respectful learning environments that
celebrate the diversity of the student population. Instruction and employ
strategies that address the wide range of learning, behavioral, and
communication styles of the student population. Use a variety of assessment
tools and strategies to gather data to monitor student mastery of instructional
content, to improve instruction, and to assess the comparative performance of
subgroups within the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Special Education, Early Childhood and Elementary
Wheelock College
Certifications
First Aid Level 1: CPR Adult, Child, and Infant: National Safety Council.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Teacher Certifications, Preschool to 8.
EEC Certification #950123 / Assisted with NAEYC Accreditation
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