Nina Sonnenberg
Kokomo
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Western Schools and Kokomo Center Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering significant advancements in student IEPs. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and relationship building, I've successfully enhanced academic success and personal growth in diverse learners through innovative educational strategies and technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Western School Corporation
08.2014 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Special Education Teacher
Kokomo Center Schools
08.2003 - 05.2014
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2003
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs and ISP's
- Trained in CPI
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Data management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Social skills development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Western School Corporation
08.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Kokomo Center Schools
08.2003 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
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