Cassidy Grizzard
Marion
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Marion School District
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Birth-3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Parkston School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Caseload of 14 students that have mild to profound disabilities
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
Middle School ELA Resource Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Caseload of 18 mild to moderate students
- Taught 6th and 8th grade English language arts classes
- Worked as a special education teacher in an inclusion classroom
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Education
Bachelors of Science - K-12 Special Education, History Teaching
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04.2017
Skills
- Disability assessment testing
- Middle school education
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Visual supports
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Trained in CPI
Certification
Early Childhood Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Marion School District
08.2022 - Current
Birth-3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Parkston School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Middle School ELA Resource Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Special Education
Bachelors of Science - K-12 Special Education, History Teaching
Weber State University
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