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Responsibilities included teaching reading and all its components (i.e. phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and comprehension) to students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) whom attended the Center daily for all educational needs. Additionally, provided one on one or small group tutoring to students who struggled to meet grade level benchmarks in reading, math and writing. Often made suggestions to Directors for curriculum changes due to curricula being too easy or too difficult. Encouraged positive behavior for learning. Shared with the Directors concerns that interfered with student learning. Made appropriate strategy changes as needed for student's achievement. Taught strategies and encouraged the use of strategies that promoted learning of curricula. Administered and evaluated placement assessments for all students.

2005 – 2006. Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL, 33602- Special Education Teacher (Intermediate Elementary)Provided educational services in a Varying Exceptionality (VE) self-contained classroom as a teacher for students struggling to meet grade-level benchmarks. Responsibilities included:• keeping organized, detailed records. Implemented state approved curricula that promoted students meeting the State Sunshine Standards. • Created innovative instructional lessons to facilitate student learning. • Maintained behavior and rewards program. Conferred with colleagues on various issues relating to student achievement. • Utilizing my skills in being perceptive and flexible in delivering the curriculum. • Wrote Individual Educational Plans (IEPS) that stated obtainable goals and objectives that would be met by students yearly. • Communicated effectively to administrators, students, and parents continuously about student progress. • Provided a safe, diverse and inviting educational environment. • Oversaw para-educators responsibilities.• A participant in various professional development classes.