Certified Special Education Teacher
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Dedicated and Certified Special Education Teacher with over 15 years of experience developing caring and trusting connections with students ages 3-12 with diverse disabilities. Skilled in creating consistent, structured routines and classroom management systems. Proven collaboration with families and paraprofessionals supporting inclusive learning environments.
Proficient in promoting strong Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills to promote developmental growth and Kindergarten readiness. Passionate about fostering nurturing, accessible and engaging classroom environments to meet each student's unique needs. Committed professional with extensive experience cross education, human resources, event/travel coordinator and finance.
Special Education Teacher (Preschool) at Roland Green Preschool (2015-09 – 2024-06)
Full-time special education teacher in an integrated preschool program. Developed literature-rich curriculum, designed positive behavior intervention plans, constructed IEP's, conducted assessments, completed report cards and progress reports, scheduled IEP and Early Intervention meeting (EI) and parent-teacher conferences semi-annually. Supervised paraprofessionals initiated active parent engagement and problem solving.
Managed weekly Speech and Language (SPL) group for at-risk students. Involved with hiring committees for new employees.
Summer Program Special Education Teacher at Roland Green Preschool (2014-07 – 2022-08)
Responsible for regression prevention with special needs students in a sub-separate classroom. Developed daily work schedules for paraprofessional-student pairings/groupings. Established consistent, daily classroom routines/schedules, and maintenance of IEP goals and objectives. Execution of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and play skills practice.
Toilet training practices with schedules, cue cards and positive reinforcement. Created curriculum and multi-sensory craft projects, managed behavioral support plans (BSP's), and data collection, analysis and computer documentation. Provided weekly newsletters and student photos with parents. Completed end-of-summer attendance and individual student reports.
Paraprofessional at Roland Green Preschool (2010-09 – 2015-06)
Supported teacher(s) and students in both integrated and substantially separate classrooms. Responsible for data collection and analysis, implementation of behavioral plans and curriculum, supported students with diverse disabilities including ADHD, Autism ODD, Low Vision and Developmental Delays.
Second Grade Teacher at New Testament School (2005-01 – 2006-06)
Half-day second grade teacher with focus on history and math instruction. Coached after school softball team, pitcher coaching and assisted in the creation of a school library.
Special Education Co-Teacher at Manville School (1999-09 – 2000-06)
Employed as a co-teacher to instruct and support the head teacher and students aged 11-13 with diverse disabilities in a most restricted environment (MRE). Practicum for Special Education Certificate (PreK-9).
MA in Education – Lesley University (2000-05)
BS in Business Administration – Texas A&M University
