Rebecca Widener
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Irvington Community Elementary School
02.2022 - Current
- Lead and curated educational content for Inclusion Committee meetings.
- Coached and instructed new teacher of record on writing IEPs, leading case conferences, and analyzing evaluation data.
- Created, oversaw and updated special education schedule for ICES.
- Managed and created IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessment and wrote Behavior Intervention Plans to positively support student behavior.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Lead MTSS meetings, wrote individual goals for student in MTSS, and coached classroom teachers on implementing interventions.
Special Education Teacher
SE Neighborhood School of Excellence
07.2012 - 02.2022
- Worked with master schedule to coordinate the schedule of special education students and teacher assistants.
- Created and lead activities that aided students’ physical, emotional, and social development.
- Taught students a variety of skills in self-contained and resource environment.
- Worked with students with Autism to help them develop life skills and communication skills.
- Taught students with intellectual, emotional and learning disabilities a variety of subjects.
- Completed functional behavior assessments and implemented behavior intervention plans.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education and Mild Interventions
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN01.2012
Skills
- Special education
- Instructional design
- Compliance management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student data management
- Student progress reporting
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Building professional relationships
- First Aid/CPR
- Group and individual instruction
- 4 years coaching robotics
- Member of MTSS team for three years
Accomplishments
- Trained student teacher on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Member of the leadership team for two years at ICES.
- Completed ICS Leadership Development Program.
Certification
- Certified in Trauma Informed Practices
- First Aid/CPR certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Irvington Community Elementary School
02.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
SE Neighborhood School of Excellence
07.2012 - 02.2022
Bachelors - Elementary Education and Mild Interventions
University of Indianapolis
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