Experience Summary
Special Education Teacher, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center (AAEC), Phoenix, AZ, July 2012-current
• Modeled, trained, and consulted teachers on modifications and accommodations for special education students.
• Evaluate student progress, through assessments and support recommendations for further student development.
• Create, modify, and implement Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s) and 504 Plans
• Review and create new MET reports
• Collaborate with teachers in planning, preparing, and organizing information
• Review various assessments to determine student needs and areas of concern
Special Education Teacher, Sierra Linda High School, Phoenix, AZ, August 2011-May 2012
• Taught Biology in Co-teaching model; Taught Student Skills for Transition (SST)
• Assisted the content area teacher in providing modifications and accommodations to the special education students
• Taught special education student skills to be successful in their general ed. classes and integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
• Created, modified, and implemented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s)
Teacher Assistant, Hinsdale South High School, Darien, IL. , January 2009-August 2011
• Assist high school, special needs students in attending mainstream classes
• Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students and help monitor their progress
Individual Assistant, Camelot Therapeutic Day School, Hoffman Estates, IL, August 2007-January 2009
• Assist students in the middle and high school multi-needs wing on a individual basis in achieving educational goals
• Used ABA’s discrete trial method in daily program of students
Life Coach/ Teacher Aide, Northern Suburban Special Ed. District, Highland Park, IL, August 2006-July 2007
• Assist in teaching students with special needs, ages 18-21, independent living and life skills
• Conduct individual and small group instruction under the direction of the teacher
• Go on student’s job sites and job coach on daily basis