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Teresa Penner

Mainesburg

Summary

Special Education Teacher with many years of experience educating Emotionally Disabled students at Greater Southern Tier BOCES. Extensive experience in developing individualized education plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Well developed classroom management skills and experience enhancing student engagement and success through individual support and effective communication.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Elmira, NY
04.2022 - Current
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices in special education methodologies.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans to support positive student development.
  • Curriculum development.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • 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.

Special Education Teacher

ESS
Mansfield, PA
08.2020 - 04.2022

*Developed curriculum for Learning Support students

*Worked with grade level team to support students within the classroom .

*Developed IEP's and ran CSE meetings

*Supported students in their regular curriculum classes

Special Education Teacher

Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Elmira, NY
08.1987 - 06.2020
  • Developed individualized education plans tailored to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective instructional strategies.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify educational approaches.
  • Coordinate with outside agencies to help facilitate activities for students needs

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
08-1987

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Lesson planning
  • Data management
  • Parent communication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Special education
  • Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Greater Southern Tier BOCES
04.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

ESS
08.2020 - 04.2022

Special Education Teacher

Greater Southern Tier BOCES
08.1987 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Special Education

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Teresa Penner