Special Education Teacher
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Kansas City, MO 64118
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Highly motivated and driven professional bringing 13 years of experience in education and learning. History of leadership and innovation while inspiring others to higher levels of personal and professional success. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success of departments. Adept at flexibility and change. Multi-talented and extremely creative thinker not afraid to step outside the box. Focused, detail-oriented worker seeking to achieve success in a new field through the contribution of skills and knowledge.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR • 2018
Master of Science: Special Education -
Gifted, Talented, and Creative
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO • 2013
Master of Arts: Music Education,
Conducting
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO • 2006
Bachelor of Science: Music Education,
Instrumental Music
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO • 2006
Bachelor of Science: Music
Performance, Flute
SKILLS
• Dynamic
• Dependability
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking
• Organization
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Trustworthiness
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership skills
• Drive to continue learning
• Interpersonal skills
• Empathy
EDUCATION
NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS - Vocal Music/Gifted Vocal Music Teacher Kansas City, MO • 12/2014 - 05/2020
NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS - Vocal Music/Band Teacher Kansas City, MO • 08/2007 - 05/2013
NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS, Special Education - Instructional Assistant Kansas City, MO • 01/2007 - 05/2007
WORK HISTORY
Established, implemented, and enhanced curriculum for district's progressive PEGS (Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students) music classes.
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• Instituted, expanded, and directed select performance ensembles.
• Managed 20+ classes totaling more than 400 students per year.
• Fostered previous qualifications.
Implemented district's curriculum in creative and unconventional ways to meet needs of diverse and ever-changing population.
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Successfully directed performance groups through high-pressure, detail- oriented seasons.
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Developed, implemented, and presented multiple performances throughout year.
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Managed 20+ classes totaling more than 400 students per year, including 150-piece ensemble.
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Educated students on music theory and history applying variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
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• Created and implemented written and oral assessments. Worked one-on-one and in small groups up to 5 students with special needs students to enhance life skills and academics.
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Compiled, utilized, and expanded upon resources aligned with individual student curriculums.
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Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
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Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
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Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
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