Teresa Siburn
Fredericksburg
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of students with wide range of needs. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students With Autism
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education plans aligned to student needs and state standards of learning.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to meet academic, emotional, and social needs of students.
- Modify instruction to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicate effectively and frequently with IEP team and families.
- Provide accessible learning environment to support specific student accommodations, small group instruction, and sensory needs.
Special Education Teacher
Fauquier County Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided technology and equipment training for staff to facilitate student interaction and learning (various AAC applications).
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided care and assistance to individual with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
- Assisted family members in personal care (medication, nutrition, hygiene) and mobility.
- Conducted multidisciplinary activities to include communication with eye-gaze device, current events, and individual's areas of interest.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented stretching exercises to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and overall well-being.
Server
Foode+Mercantile
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
Pursuing M.Ed. - Special Education: K-12 Adapted Curriculum
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Special Education
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP development and implementation
- Classroom management
- Data collection
- Parent communication
- Co-teaching
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Autism
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fauquier County Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2024
Server
Foode+Mercantile
07.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network
06.2021 - 06.2024
Pursuing M.Ed. - Special Education: K-12 Adapted Curriculum
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Special Education
University of Mary Washington
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