Gabrielle Cotten
Oscar,LA
Summary
Experienced educator with specialized focus on early childhood special education. Strong collaboration skills ensure effective teamwork and flexibility with changing needs. Skilled in individualized education plans, classroom management, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Known for achieving results and adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learner needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School System
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.2013 - 01.2024
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School System
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2003
Timeline
Itinerant Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School System
01.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.2013 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.2008 - 06.2012
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School System
01.2007 - 06.2008
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
03.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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