Pamela Gehle
Centreville,VA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and individualized education plans for general education classroom inclusion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with general education teachers and specialists to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom and small group instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Masters - Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - History
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2017
Skills
- Evidenced Based Interventions
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Material Selection
- Individual Education Plans Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Collection and Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Elementary Special Education Inclusion
Certification
- LETRS Certified - 2023, 2024
- Phonics First Certified 2023
- AVMR Certified-2023
- Connecting Math Concepts Certified - 2019
- Language! Certified - 2018
- Corrective Reading Comprehension and Decoding Certified - 2018
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Masters - Special Education
George Mason University
Bachelor Of Arts - History
George Mason University
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