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Cimarron, Ks, Us

Cimarron, Kansas, United States

Stella Hills Elementary School (K-5) ￨ Paul Cato Middle School (7-8)

Spearhead targeted special education instruction with responsibility for creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students within a personal caseload. Teach students within a special day class and resource classroom.Exemplify patience and flexibility with students to empower and support a highly motivated student-centered environment, along with liaising among peers to encourage ongoing multi-level instructional success.Key Accomplishments:• Skillfully track IEP goals and assess critical data.• Excel with both in-classroom and virtual instruction.• Recognized as “Employee of the Month” in November 2021.• Manage a top-performing team of school Paraprofessionals.• Coach and mentor new teachers for the 2021 – 2022 school year.• Continually identify instructional methods to meet individual students’ goals.• Build relationships with parents / guardians to discuss students’ strengths and weaknesses.

Summit Elementary School

Leveraged broad scope of instructional knowledge toward developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for K-5 students within a caseload. Created goals for the school year to align with curricula standards.Key Accomplishments:• Collaborated with parents / guardians, teachers, and school staff to meet student’s key needs.

Cresson Elementary School

*Roles Held Included:Elementary Special Education Teacher – K-6 (2015 – 2016)Secondary Special Education Teacher – Junior & High School (2015)Developed innovative instruction and IEPs for multi-level students within a large-scale personal caseload. Accurately assessed learning needs, along with working with parents / guardians to fulfill educational deficits.Key Accomplishments:• Concurrently taught individual / small groups of students to achieve their scholastic goals.

Optimized classroom success by assisting students requiring Reading, Writing, and / or Math intervention. Supported students on IEPs. Promptly responded and resolved issues concerning students’ behavioral challenges.Key Accomplishments:• Maximized data / records management by documenting and tracking progress on key goals.• Demonstrated proven skill in promoting a safe, secure, and nurturing classroom environment.

Washington Elementary School

Built a positive rapport between students, parents / guardians, teachers, and administrators while providing superior 5th Grade elementary instruction in compliance with district’s adopted curriculum and grade standards.Key Accomplishments:• Proactively participated with peers on the elementary school’s Math Committee.• Successfully designed and developed engaging lesson plans for multiple subjects.

Led targeted educational initiatives for new parents on daily living activities involved in the caring for newborn children. Used educational knowledge to implement dynamic programs designed to achieve individual success.Key Accomplishments:• Consistently recognized for superior life skills training and infant caring for new mothers.• Promoted program outreach and healthy development of new families via intensive home visits.• Increased access to prenatal services to enhance parenting skills and positive child development.

Ensured seamless instructional processes by implementing teacher-developed lesson plans and strategies. Prepared comprehensive learning materials prior to instruction while efficiently managing classroom activities.Key Accomplishments:• Delivered pre-planned activities while upholding a structured learning environment.

Played a vital role in providing student-centric Science, Physical Education (PE), and Life Lab curricula, including creating lesson plans based on individual student needs, as well as a project-centric learning approach.Key Accomplishments:• Developed PE lessons per state standards and student needs (e.g., First Tee Program).• Created the school’s Life Lab’s program on the importance of gardening and sustainability.• Conceptualized project-based Science lessons to effectively form hands-on critical thinking skills.

Master Of Science In Educational Leadership (Projected June 2022)

Bachelor Of Science In Psychology

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program