Special Education Teacher
Columbus City Schools · Columbus, OH
Aug, 2021 · Present
• Case-managed caseload of 18–22 students with IEPs spanning autism spectrum, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities across grades 3–5
• Wrote and facilitated 40+ annual IEP meetings per year with 95%+ on-time compliance
• Co-taught inclusive reading and math blocks; raised average reading level 1.2 grades for targeted group over one school year
• Trained 8 general-education colleagues on accommodation strategies and behavior support plans
• Coordinated with speech, OT, and school psychologists for integrated service delivery
Special Education Teacher
Hilliard City Schools · Hilliard, OH
Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021
• Led self-contained classroom for students with moderate disabilities; designed visual schedules and task-analysis routines
• Implemented data-driven progress monitoring; 85% of students met or exceeded annual IEP goals
• Partnered with families through monthly progress notes and home-school communication logs
• Mentored two student teachers on IEP documentation and classroom management
Instructional Aide (Special Education)
Dublin City Schools · Dublin, OH
Sep, 2016 · Jun, 2018
• Supported small-group literacy and math interventions under licensed teacher direction
• Collected ABC behavior data and assisted with positive behavior support implementation
• Adapted classroom materials for accessibility and sensory needs