DEANNA PRICE
KOKOMO
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with a strong background in creating individualized education plans and facilitating collaborative teamwork. Proficient in de-escalation techniques and behavior modifications to enhance student success and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
LAFAYETTE PARK ELEMENTARY
KOKOMO, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs.
- Teaching in a self-contained autism room.
- Mentor to college students in different stages of degrees certifications
- IEP cadre
- Student Success team
Special Education Teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Kokomo, IN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated comprehensive learning experiences as a self-contained autism teacher.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Petit Park Elementary
Kokomo, IN
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored student progress, adjusting strategies to ensure academic success.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and adjust instructional methods.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
Kokomo, In
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Advocated for inclusive classroom environments that promote peer interaction and support.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.1995
Skills
- Data management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Autism spectrum
- IEP development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
LAFAYETTE PARK ELEMENTARY
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Petit Park Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University