Enthusiastic, hardworking and appreciated retired teacher who has devoted over 45 years working in areas of respite, recreation and education of persons with special learning needs.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Special Education Teacher
Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.1989 - 07.2024
Developed, implemented and updated individualized education plans by assessing student needs and collaborating with parents and support staff.
Managed care for medically fragile students needing specialized health care procedures.
Implemented behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility
Trained and managed aide staff within classroom.
Camp Enrollment Coordinator
Camp Costoanoan/Crippled Children's Society
08.1988 - 08.1989
Managed enrollment of campers in weekend and summer camp for persons with special needs.
Worked with local regional centers and other agencies as needed to secure appropriate funding for camper attendance.
Coordinated weekend rentals of camp for agency income.
Special Education Teacher
Morgan Autism Center
11.1984 - 07.1988
Developed individualized learning activities and schedules for students with severe behavioral learning challenges that could not be fully met in the public school environment.
In addition to IEPs, wrote annual reports to demonstrated the need for the school's intensive individualized instruction.
Developed and implemented daily independent living skills program, including community based learning.
Lifeguarded for school swim program.
Respite Care Provider
Various Agencies/Parent Hired
01.1982 - 04.1988
Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
Engaged clients in recreational activities.
Camp Program Director
Camp Costanoan,,Crippled Children's Society
01.1982 - 11.1984
Planned, implemented and coordinated program activities serving disabled persons at camp, including daily programs, evening programs and special events.
Secured necessary program supplies.
Recruited, interviewed, trained, supervised and evaluated staff.
Assisted with all agency fundraisers and events as needed.
Camp Counselor, Prog.Leader, Music/Drama Director
Camp Costanoan/Crippled Children's Society
06.1979 - 12.1981
Summers and respite weekends
Counselor: Cared for 1-3 persons with developmental and physical disabilities in camp cabin environment, assisting them with self care skills, maintaining their emotional well being and engaging them camp activities
Cabin Program Leader: Developed and assisted campers in accessing camp programs.
Music/Drama Director: Planned and implemented daily music, movement and drama activities for all camp attendees as well as developing evening programs and special events.
Education
Special Education-Severe Disabilities Credential -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-1985
Multiple Subjects Credential -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-1985
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders-Education of The Deaf
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
08-1981
Skills
CPR/First Aid Certified
Guitar
Calligraphy
Sign Language
Communication
Working with persons with varying abilities
Timeline
Retired Special Education Teacher
Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.1989 - 07.2024
Camp Enrollment Coordinator
Camp Costoanoan/Crippled Children's Society
08.1988 - 08.1989
Special Education Teacher
Morgan Autism Center
11.1984 - 07.1988
Respite Care Provider
Various Agencies/Parent Hired
01.1982 - 04.1988
Camp Program Director
Camp Costanoan,,Crippled Children's Society
01.1982 - 11.1984
Camp Counselor, Prog.Leader, Music/Drama Director
Camp Costanoan/Crippled Children's Society
06.1979 - 12.1981
Special Education-Severe Disabilities Credential -
San Jose State University
Multiple Subjects Credential -
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders-Education of The Deaf
California State University, Fresno
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