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Objective
My goal is to obtain a full time Special Education teaching position.
State Certification
Education
Auburn University; Auburn, AL January 2014/ May 2017
Classroom Experience
Internship
January 2017/ May 2017
Opelika High School; Opelika, Alabama (284 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in resource and inclusion classrooms
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Assumed full responsibilities of the teacher for at least 10 consecutive school days
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Researched/implemented evidence-based practices
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Grade levels ranged from 9th-12th
Beulah Elementary School; Beulah, Alabama (284 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in a self-contained classroom
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Assumed full responsibilities of the teacher for at least 10 consecutive school days
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Researched/implemented evidence-based practices
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Grade levels ranged from Kindergarten-5th
Practicum Experience
August 2016/ November 2016
Richland Elementary School; Auburn, Alabama (148 hours)
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Taught/assisted students with special needs in a self-contained classroom
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Developed/implemented semester-long academic and behavior intervention plans
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Developed/implemented semester-long classroom lesson plans
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Communicated with supervising teacher to identify students progression
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Grade levels ranged from Kindergarten-2nd
Practicum Experience
Practicum Experience
January 2016/ April 2016
Taught/assisted students with special needs in a resource, self-contained, and inclusion setting
Provided Direct Instruction in math on a 7th grade level in a basic skills class
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Observed Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Assisted the Special Education Teacher with lesson plans, communication with parents, and other various
paperwork
Helped students with lunch tasks such as social skills, opening containers, and cleaning up
Related Experience
Special Needs Church Program
April 2014/Current
Church of the Highlands; Auburn, AL
Sunday night and Wednesday night church program for children with disabilities
Helped students color, sing, dance, and interact with others
Implemented behavior management
Student Service Learning
January 2016/ April 2016
Opelika Learning Center; Opelika, AL (25 hours)
Assisted alternative school students with behavior issues at Opelikas community garden
Student Service Learning
Babysitter
Volunteer-Related
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Skills
Alabama Reading Initiative, Certificate of Professional Development; Alabama State Dept. of Education (expected
Spring 2017)
Leadership and organizational skills, classroom management, behavior and discipline skills, communication skills,
ability to work with students with disabilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartBoard, SmartPad, projection screens, iPad, Boardmaker
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certified
QPR for Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certified
Achievements
References
Kelly Schweck
University Supervisor, Advisor
Auburn University
brumbka@auburn.edu
(334) 524-6493
Julie Whitney
Teacher, Special Education
Griffith Elementary School
Jwhitney@griffith.k12.in.us
(219)-789-7935
Caroline Dunn
University Professor
Auburn University
dunnca1@auburn.edu
(334)-844-7676