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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
andrew_smith@example.com
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

 
Innovative educator adept at bringing the 21st Century into the classroom. Skilled at utilizing current educational hardware (tablets, laptops, Smartboards, digital cameras) and software (Schoology, EdPlan, Google Docs, Google Meet) both in and out of the school setting. 10+ years of experience in the education field as a teacher, tutor and assistant teacher. 
Skilled with designing specially designed instruction aligned to  Common Core Learning Standards and Common Core Extended Learning Standards. Holds an ODE educator license.  A team player who is open to new ideas, and skillfully handles student/parent challenges. 

Employment history

Intervention Specialist, Emmerich, Zulauf and Dach. Haleyfurt, Illinois
Feb. 2020 – Present
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
  • Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children’s progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students’ impairments.
  • Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
  • Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Organize and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
  • Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
  • Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
  • Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, or social development.
  • Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
  • Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students’ varying needs.
  • Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
  • Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
  • Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.

Paraprofessional, Krajcik-Adams. Cronaland, Arkansas
Oct. 2017 – Aug. 2018
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

Preschool Teacher, Torphy, Purdy and Douglas. Ferryport, California
Nov. 2015 – Mar. 2016
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Education

Kemmer University, Tyroneport, Kentucky
M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction, Apr. 2018

Skills

Special Education Practices and Theory
Skillful

Specially Designed Instruction
Beginner

Classroom Management
Skillful

intervention specialist

  • Planning and teaching comprehensive prevention curriculum using different learning styles to include the range of learners.
  •  Individual and group counseling.
  • Referring families to internal supports and external agencies.
  • Utilized a variety of lesson methods including cooperative learning, projects, discussion, games and relative media. 
  • Participate in professional development workshops.
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee  logistics for guest speakers for students.
  • Fire safety instructor for “Firesense” program.

intervention specialist

  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.