Build rapport quickly with students to facilitate minimal disruption to instruction. Able to step into varying new situations with confidence and ease. Love learning and share that with students.

Conveyed programming to families in the area through advertising, electronic correspondence, and community eventsTaught parenting classes and hosted family fun eventsFacilitated weekly playgroup sessions for young children and parents

Transitional Classroom Teacher for Students w/Challenging BehaviorsCommunicated in varying modes with general education teachers, inclusion staff, and parents regularly to ensure that students maintain and generalize appropriate social skills in inclusive settingsProvided direct instruction in reading, math, English, and social skillsTeam-taught 7th grade math with general educator to enhance delivery of instructionImplemented classroom behavior rubric with aid of instructional assistant to shape positive student behavior as well as to diminish inappropriate behaviorsProvided staff development on differentiated instruction

Transitional Classroom Teacher for Students w/Challenging Behaviors--Communicated in varying modes with general education teachers, inclusion staff, and parents regularly to ensure that students maintain and generalize appropriate social skills in inclusive settings. Provided direct instruction in reading, math, English, and social skills. Team-taught 7th grade math with general educator to enhance lesson delivery. Implemented classroom behavior rubric with aid of instructional assistant to shape positive student behavior as well as to diminish appropriate behaviors. Provided staff development on differentiated instruction.

Consulted with special and general educators to provide ideas for newly implemented inclusion support program in the correctional facilityProvided direct instruction and transition for students scheduled for release

Inclusion/Content Mastery TeacherBuilt inclusive network to increase student learning in general educationDeveloped teacher-friendly Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Modifications page to be used with Special Education Manager (SEM) IEP computer program

Increased academic engagement in block schedule through research-based techniquesCollaborated with teachers on 6th-8th grade academic teams to assess students, develop IEPs, modify student behavior/teaching styles, and plan lessonsEncouraged parental involvement in development and follow-through of IEPVolleyball/Basketball Coach

Increased academic engagement in block schedule w/research-based techniques Collaborated with teachers on 6th-8th grade academic teams to assess students, develop IEPs, modify student behavior/teaching styles, and plan lessons Encouraged parental involvement in development and follow-through of IEP

Trained student-athletes in the fundamentals of sport, particularly teamworkEncouraged academic excellence from student-athletes in an inner; Coordinated activities with televised lessons on pre-algebra and scienceTaught strategies for note-taking, organization, and test-taking success on TAAS

Prepared and taught history lessons to engage students in large class sizes with varying learning styles/special needs Collaborated with other teachers of core subjects on an academic teamEvaluated students using authentic assessment