as a multifaceted and dedicated educator, i am committed to realizing the potential of students through a diverse array of instructional techniques. given the nature of learning and the particular challenges that face students with special needs, i ensure that my approaches are well rounded and accommodating to a wide variety of learning styles.

in the more focused setting of special needs education, not only am i able to maximize my effectiveness as a teacher but i also can immediately assess my failings and modify accordingly. i take pride in my involvement with students beyond simply their education. participating in their lives has given me the opportunity to make teaching more than a career choice it s a lifestyle.

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ø  extensive familiarity with special education strategies and techniques for instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

ø  skilled at modifying general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

ø  excel at planning and conducting activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

ø  balanced establishment and enforcement of rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining classroom order.

ø  talented communicator capable of developing individual plans designed to promote students educational, physical, and social development.

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bulitt / spencer county public schools c shepherdsville & taylorsville, ky              2005 to 2009

substitute teacher

  instructed students in academic subjects, utilizing variety of techniques, including phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and meet students varying needs and interests.

  taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

  conferenced with parents and guardians to discuss children s progress and determine priorities for children and resource needs.

  maintained accurate and complete student records and prepared reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

  established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated desired goals to students.

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university of louisville c louisville, ky

kentucky teacher internship program, mathematics, science, and social studies focuses

western kentucky university c bowling green, ky

master of arts in education, exceptional child education program; 3.9 gpa

  received graduate student of the year awards for 2007 and 2008.

university of louisville c louisville, ky

bachelor of arts, history major; sports management minor

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head coach, spencer county middle school, 2007 & 2009; league champs & tourney runner up 2008

assistant coach, bulitt east basketball, 2005 & 2007; district runner up 2007

football assistant coach, spencer county middle school, 2007; league runner up 2007

competitor, louisville triple crown of running, 2006, 2008, & 2009

competitor, derby mini marathon, 2006, 2007, & 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert actual title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of success educating students in grades k-12. i excel at building rapport with parents, students, instructors, and administrators while developing and implementing targeted education plans that maximize students learning potential.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

joshua zeller