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Leah Fletcher

EL PASO

Summary

I am currently completing my 34th year of teaching students with special needs. In my career, I have had extensive experience with working with a wide variety of students in resource, instructional, and alternative settings, as well as working as a team to serve all students at a grade level or program.




Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

El Paso Gridley Unit 11
08.2008 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.

Special Education Teacher

Woodford County Special Education
08.2003 - 08.2008

Lead teacher for Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities students from area High Schools.

Special Education Teacher

Chenoa Unit School District
08.2002 - 08.2003

Resource and instructional teacher for High School students.

Special Education Teacher

Unit 5 School District
08.2000 - 08.2002

8th grade Resource Teacher (1 year)

4th/5th grade Self Contained Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Ottawa Elementary School District 141
08.1992 - 08.2000

4th - 6th grade Self Contained Teacher teaching all subject matters

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-1991

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Computer skills
  • Data management
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Motivating students
  • Social skills development

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

El Paso Gridley Unit 11
08.2008 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Woodford County Special Education
08.2003 - 08.2008

Special Education Teacher

Chenoa Unit School District
08.2002 - 08.2003

Special Education Teacher

Unit 5 School District
08.2000 - 08.2002

Special Education Teacher

Ottawa Elementary School District 141
08.1992 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Illinois State University
Leah Fletcher