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Richard Bates

Baton Rouge,Louisiana

Summary

Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2012 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Special Education Teacher

Advanced Baton Rouge Charter School Association
02.2010 - 05.2011
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
03.2008 - 10.2010
  • 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.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
  • Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.

Education

J.D. - Law

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05-1989

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-1986

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans (IEPs)
  • Small group instruction

Certification


  • Alternative Certification in Special Education from Southern University A&M, Baton Rouge Campus[Area of certification] Training - 08/2008 - 05/2011

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Advanced Baton Rouge Charter School Association
02.2010 - 05.2011

Special Education Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
03.2008 - 10.2010

J.D. - Law

Tulane University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern University And A&M College

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