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Devon Walsh

Special Education Teacher
Denver, CO, United States

Professional Summary

Special Education Teacher with 6+ years supporting K–8 students with IEPs across inclusion and resource settings. Skilled in differentiated instruction, behavior intervention plans, and partnering with families and related-service providers. Known for calm classroom leadership and measurable literacy/numeracy growth.

Employment History

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

Education

M.A. Special Education
University of Colorado Denver · Denver, CO
2016 · 2018
Graduate preparation in special education, IEP development, and inclusive instruction.
B.A. Psychology
Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO
2012 · 2016
Bachelor’s studies in psychology, child development, and learning sciences.
Colorado Professional Teacher License
Colorado Department of Education · Colorado
2018 · Present
Special Education Generalist (ages 5–21).

Skills

IEP development
Differentiated instruction
Behavior intervention plans
Progress monitoring
Co-teaching

Courses

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) & Specialized SpEd Training
Crisis Prevention Institute / Orton-Gillingham Training · Denver, CO
2019 · Present
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certified; Orton-Gillingham methodology awareness training; American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.