Dedicated special education teacher
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Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in autism and early childhood development seeking a position where I can create structured, inclusive learning environments that support academic growth, behavioral development, and meaningful student progress.
Teacher in Self Contained ASD Classroom
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Devised weekly classroom schedules and responsibilities for students and
Paraprofessionals.
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Planned instructional strategies for students including creation of IEP for each participant
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Coordinated and lead numerous IEP conferences that include behavioral management plans, functional behavioral analysis, and annual reviews
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Developed strategies and maintaining a classroom environment conductive
Planned effective teaching methods and deploy a variety of instructional techniques that are in an interest of the students
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Kept timely communication with parents to make them aware about the student's progress, behavior, language, and any necessary precautions
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Adapted a dynamic educational strategy that allowed them to continue progressing in their academic development
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Took necessary precautions to protect the students and school equipment’s,
materials, and facilities
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Established and maintained a positive line of communication with the parents concerning and academics
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Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
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Collaborate efficiently with therapeutic support staff, behavioral specialists,
and other support personnel in the complex instructional effort
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Dublin Elementary, Twin Sun Early Childhood Center
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Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
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Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual, motor skills, language,
cognition, and memory.
AUGUST 2024-PRESENT
MARCH 2020-JUNE 2024●
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Instruct student in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student’s individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow of students in inclusive classroom settings.
Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings if necessary, and other professional opportunities.
Middle School Resource Room Teacher
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Provided specialized instruction utilizing district-approved curriculum, and provide evidence of student mastery of instructional content
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Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction
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Provide consultative services to general education teachers to support student learning outcomes in the LRE/ general education classroom
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Communicate regularly with parents/ families by means of newsletters,
websites, email, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
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Establish and maintain standard of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
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Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
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Identify student needs/ present level, and as a collaborative member of the IEP team, determine supplementary aids and services, measurable goals and objectives and program/ service recommendations for IEPs
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Create an environment for learning through interactive and attractive displays,
centers and exhibits of student’s work
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Participate in professional development activities both in-district as well as outside to enhance instructional effectiveness
SEPTEMBER 2019-MARCH 2020●
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Developed a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children with the creative curriculum as part of the greater international baccalaureate focus.
Employed a variety of educational techniques (blocks, toys and games, art, etc.) to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of children
Observed each child to develop tailored educational plans in order to help them improve their social competencies and enhance self-esteem
Encouraged children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments independently
Guided children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, etc.)
Organized planned rest periods and snack distribution sequences to ensure proper health and safety protocols were followed
Communicated with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
Tracked children’s growth and met with parents to collaborate best strategies for each student
Collaborated with other educators in an effort to harmonize educational processes
Maintained a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standardsTROY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher in Self Contained ASD Classroom
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Devised weekly classroom schedules and responsibilities for students and
Paraprofessionals.
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Planned instructional strategies for students including creation of IEP for each participant
●
Coordinated and lead numerous IEP conferences that include behavioral management plans, functional behavioral analysis, and annual reviews
●
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Developed strategies and maintaining a classroom environment conductive
Planned effective teaching methods and deploy a variety of instructional techniques that are in an interest of the students
●
Kept timely communication with parents to make them aware about the student's progress, behavior, language, and any necessary precautions
●
Adapted a dynamic educational strategy that allowed them to continue progressing in their academic development
●
Took necessary precautions to protect the students and school equipment’s,
materials, and facilities
●
Established and maintained a positive line of communication with the parents concerning and academics
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Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
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Collaborate efficiently with therapeutic support staff, behavioral specialist
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MI Education Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder May 2020
Education Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education, Present
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2010
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3.9/4.0 GPA
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K-5 Certification in Michigan, May 2008
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement, September 2016
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MI Bachelor of Science, Merchandising Management
