Mindi Davis

mindi.davis@yahoo.com

Objective: To secure a Special Education teaching position in a Moderate/Severe disabilities classroom environment that affords me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the students and to help them achieve their maximum potential in academics and social settings. Education and Credentials: Bachelor of Arts, Human Development, concentration in English January 2010 Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential August 2013 CBEST Passed: August 2008 CSET Passed: January 2013 RICA Passed: July 2013 Experience: Special Education Specialist September 2013 Present Los Osos High School Chaffey Joint Union High School District Rancho Cucamonga, CA Teaching students in a Special Education class the skills and subject matter commensurate with their intellectual, physical, and emotional needs Providing an appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce appropriate student behavior, attitudes and social skills Developing and implement standards-based lesson plans Writing and implementing IEP goals and objectives Maintaining a variety of pupil records, including attendance, report cards, progress reports, and transcripts

Conferring with professional staff, parents, and students relative to educational process and student progress Maintaining classroom control by utilizing educationally sound approaches Knowledge of research based best strategies and state approved assessments Trained in behavior management techniques February 2011

Substitute Teacher October 2012

Cortez School Los Angeles County Office of Education West Covina, CA Implemented lesson plans as directed by the absent teacher Implemented classroom schedule and rules Went to classroom prepared with extra lesson plans

Paraeducator 2012

November 2007 October

Cortez School Los Angeles County Office of Education West Covina, CA Implemented plans under direct supervision of teachers With teacher approval made daily modifications for individuals Assisted students with behavioral needs to aid achievement in school Provided follow-up instruction to small groups and individuals Implemented positive behavioral strategies using same techniques as the teacher Communicated with administrators, other staff, school psychologists, and parents