Matt Bell
Waconia
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Delano Intermediate School, adept at creating tailored IEPs and fostering positive learning environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I effectively enhance student engagement and behavior management, ensuring academic success for diverse learners. Committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Delano Intermediate School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Special Education Teacher
Global Academy
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Global Academy
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Minnesota
05-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Creating Individual education plans
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Small group instruction
- Data management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Delano Intermediate School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Global Academy
08.2017 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Global Academy
08.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Minnesota
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