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Supportive ~ Collaborative ~ Accommodating ~ Unconditional Positive Regard ~ Current Versatile, dedicated, organized, consistent and team-oriented child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of identified and special education students. A qualified professional who understands the importance of being flexible, aware, positive and accommodating in the creation and implementation of IEPs to enhance student achievement. Works actively to create and maintain a positive relationship and perception of Special Education services among all members of the school community. Strives to be consistent, and creative in actively communicating with teachers, parents and other professionals regarding student progress throughout the academic year. Skilled in addressing and monitoring ongoing student needs, and providing research based strategies and instruction that will help children thrive and develop in an appropriate educational setting. Has experience as an Interrelated and Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, as well as a General Education Teacher in Second, Fourth and Fifth Grade. This myriad of experiences enables me to closely examine and possibly anticipate the unique roles and challenges of all team members with regards to serving students. It also further strengthens my belief in the immense importance of developing an ongoing excellent rapport among students and staff in order to be successful. The modern world continues to change at an even more rapid pace, offering many new strategies and insights into assisting special needs students. Also, aware of new technology, information and strategies that may benefit students with individual needs, as well as demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the school curriculum and current special education policies. A professional who strives to remain current on ever- changing special education policies to remain in compliance with the law Proficiency & Skills Analyze student data to measure student growth, strengths, and weaknesses * Modify and create lesson plans based on student data and Individual Education Plans * Administer student assessments to measure growth * Facilitate Individual Education Plan meetings and parent/teacher conferences for students with disabilities * Develop and implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans * Participate in ongoing Professional Development courses to improve student achievement * Collect Data and assess students for Progress Monitoring of Individual Education Plans * Instruct students with disabilities i.e. Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavior Disorder, and Other Health Impairments * Collaborate and communicate Special Needs topics/strategies with colleagues, parents, and the wider community * Implement classroom strategies/interventions to ensure positive behavior and quality academic success ! Developing and implementing individual education programs (IEPs) ! Working as a team member on a Student Support Team (SST) or (Pre-referral Team) ! Working with "At risk" students ! Parent and Teacher Conferences ! Completing State approved standardized testing and assessment (Hold training certificate in the Woodcock and Johnson III) ! Giving state standardized tests to students in general and special education (3-5) ! Writing Resource Specialist Reports for initial and three year IEP meetings ! BICM (Behavior Intervention Case Manger) training completed (experience writing Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and completing Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) ! Helped school team prepare for a District Validation Review in the Los Angeles Unified School District

Reading, travel, yoga, Krav Maga, gardening, writing, *I would like to explain the shift from substitute, to second grade to fourth grade in the same year as it may appear confusing. My second grade class (added by ) *date did not meet the attendance goal to maintain my second grade class the following year. So unfortunately my class was dispersed into the other second grade classrooms. At this time, a fourth grade teaching position became available in the district at another school, which I accepted

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