Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools · Denver, CO
Aug, 2021 · Present
• Case-manage 18–22 students with IEPs (autism, SLD, OHI); write/update IEPs and lead annual reviews with 100% on-time compliance
• Co-teach ELA/math in inclusion classrooms; raised reading levels 1.2 grades on average for caseload over one school year
• Implement BIPs and de-escalation strategies that cut office referrals for caseload students by ~35%
• Coordinate with OT/SLP/school psych and train paraeducators on accommodations and progress monitoring
Special Education Teacher (Resource)
Aurora Public Schools · Aurora, CO
Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021
• Delivered small-group reading/math interventions for grades 3–5; 80% of students met or exceeded IEP annual goals
• Built progress-monitoring trackers and shared monthly data with families and gen-ed partners
• Mentored two new sped teachers on IEP timelines, documentation, and inclusive co-planning
Special Education Paraprofessional
Boulder Valley School District · Boulder, CO
Aug, 2016 · Jun, 2018
• Supported instruction and behavior plans for students with complex needs in K–2 inclusion rooms
• Collected daily data and assisted with accommodations during assessments
• Earned emergency substitute coverage experience leading small groups independently