Special Education Teacher
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Sue Beman
Denver, ***** 303-***-**** ***.*********@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Versatile and dedicated Learning Specialist with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. SKILLS Knowledge and Practice
Examination for Effective
Reading Instruction Certified
(KPEERI)
• • Yoshimoto Orton Gillingham
• Fundations • LindaMood-Bell
• Currently getting OG certificate • Training to become an OG trainer WORK HISTORY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 02/2024 to CURRENT The Stepping Stones Group, LLC Denver, CO
Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
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Promoted apositive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
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Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
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Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
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Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
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Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
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Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
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• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs. SB
• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs. ASSISTANT YOSHIMOTO OG TRAINER 01/2020 to CURRENT
Orton Gillingham International Denver, CO
Facilitate breakout groups answering OG questions and provide feedback to teachers during practice times.
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• Problem solve computer issues and solve them during training. Answer implementation questions with regards to integrating Yoshimoto OG with Fundations because of my background integrating the two programs.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - MILD/MODERATE 08/2023 to 01/2024 EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Denver Public Schools Denver Green School Southeast Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
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Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
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Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
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Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
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• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies. Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
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• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, MODERATE NEEDS 07/2018 to 07/2023 Littleton Public Schools Littleton, CO
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
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Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
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Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
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• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs. Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
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• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Collaborated and coordinated with school-based service providers to provide seamless wrap-around services for students.
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Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies. Managed para professionals and provided tools and instruction for inclusion services.
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Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
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• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs. Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, MODERATE NEEDS 08/2001 to 08/2018 Cherry Creek Schools Greenwood Village, CO
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
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Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
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Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
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• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Cross-programming students with the ILC teacher. Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
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Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
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Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
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Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
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• Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance. EDUCATION Master of Arts Special Education - Moderate Needs 05/2005 University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education 2003
Colorado Christian University, Denver, CO
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