Special Education Teacher Grade 6

• Mar 2023 - Present

High School Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

-Work in a multi cultural, multi socioeconomic high school setting, grades 9-12-Provide differentiated instruction for special education students in a resource setting, Basic Math, Geometry, and Practical Math-Collaborate with process coordinators, specialists, parents, and students, in developing IEPs, transition plans, and standards based IEP goals with measurable outcomes-Collaborate, team teach, modify assignments and lessons with a general education teacher in a co-teaching classroom.-Analyze a student's learning style based on student data and apply teaching strategies to meet the student’s specific educational needs. -Conduct IEP team meetings -Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support plans for students with behavioral needs that impedes their learning or the learning of others-Collect academic assessment data to improve student learning. Show less

Special Education Process Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2021

Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development, and placement to ensure appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities and district compliance with state and federal requirements for implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.Specifically:-Supervises and coordinates special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures as an LEA.-Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.-Conducts compliance efforts of special education Kindergarten-8th grade completes reviews of all special education documents, ensuring compliance with district procedures, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.-Performs and monitors evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.-Attend meetings and training sessions related to special education.-Attend meetings for students who receive services in a specialized private or public school placement. Show less

School Improvement Specialist

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

-Demonstrated knowledge of researched based practices and strategies in english language arts as well as a knowledge of organization and procedures of the district english language arts program.-Evaluated reading levels of all students by reviewing data from reading placement tests and/or performance series testing. Conducted individual evaluation of students’ reading levels and skills in response to teacher/parent referral, low performance series tests scores, or low reading placement test scores.-Monitored each student’s progress by reviewing data from performance series testing, grade level common assessments, fluency testing, and dolch word lists assessments to ensure that students are performing within the proficient or advanced range of communication arts.-Provided consultation concerning individual student needs, researched based instructional strategies, motivational techniques, alternative learning modalities, and the district wide english language arts.-Provided instruction to students who demonstrate deficiencies in reading and were not making adequate progress in english language arts.-Maintained resource room by ordering materials for the english language arts program, provided research based supplementary materials for instruction, and assisted teachers in correlating their supplementary materials to the skills outlined in their grade levels english language arts curriculum.-Supervised the english language arts paraprofessionals by preparing instructional practice tasks for aides and scheduling aides to support classroom teachers.-Planned motivational activities to promote student interesting in english language arts.-Participated in the coordination of district-wide english language arts program by consulting with and assisting other school improvement specialists to promote continuity, consistency, and success in implementing instructional programs. Show less

STARR Teacher Program

• Aug 2004 - Jul 2005

Completed a yearlong study on authentic instruction, developed skills in using researched-based effective learning strategies in classroom practices, and collaborated with teachers to reflect on learningLead workshops or inservices at school sites for audiences K-12Provided and demonstrated lessons using active learning strategies that connected academic knowledge to real-life situations in all subject areasServed as an ongoing consultant to schools and classroom teachers

Special Education Teacher and General Education Teacher

• Aug 1998 - Jul 2004

-Worked in a multi cultural, multi socioeconomic, K-8 and K-6 elementary school setting-Developed and guided functional reading, functional math, daily living skills, and pre-vocational lessons for developmentally delayed sixth-eighth grade students-Collaborated with district coordinators, specialists, parents, and students, in developing IEP and transition goals and objectives-Developed and guided hands-on science, language arts, and reading activities and lessons on a sixth grade team-Collaborated, team taught, modified assignments and lessons with a special education teacher in a co-teaching classroom. Show less

6th Grade Middle School Teacher

• Aug 1996 - Jul 1998

-Developed and guided hands on 6th grade science and social studies activities and lessons on a two-persons and five-persons team -Worked in a multi cultural, low socioeconomic, urban, environmental science magnet middle school -Developed and guided hands on 6th grade science and social studies activities and lessons on a two-persons and five-persons team -Worked in a multi cultural, low socioeconomic, urban, environmental science magnet middle school