Teacher For The Visually Impaired Resume

Kimberly Cornish

1223 Sardis Sta

Watauga, TX 76148

(555)-555-5555

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Job Objective A position that can lead to a lasting relationship as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience to the students with visual impairments
• Profound knowledge of the adaptations needed for visually impaired children
• Working knowledge of the Braille script
• Outstanding ability to act as an Itinerant Teacher for the visually impaired
• Remarkable ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Strong written skills and excellent oral communication skills

Work Experience:

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, August 2005 – Present

Prince George’s County Public School, Watauga, TX

• Identified and evaluated students with a possible visual impairment.
• Consulted with medical professionals, classroom teachers, staff, students and parents for appropriate evaluations, modifications and instructional strategies.
• Assisted in determining and procuring necessary equipment and materials.
• Provided the specialized instructional strategies and material to other faculty.
• Monitored the student’s progress in academic subjects and guided further.
• Tutored compensatory skills as needed.

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, May 2000 – July 2005

Stony Brook College Preparatory School, Watauga, TX

• Performed Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments on new referrals.
• Obtained and interpreted eye and medical reports.
• Contributed towards the established goals, modifications and learning styles.
• Recommended appropriate and specialized evaluations.
• Partnered with other agencies for vocational assessment process.
• Performed administrative and other record keeping duties.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Augusta State University, Augusta, GA

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Objective Obtain a challenging teaching position as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired utilizing creativity and a genuine desire to educate.

Areas of Expertise:

• In depth ability to create evaluations for blind students.
• Solid knowledge of Braille reading and writing.
• Proficient knowledge in sign language.
• Strong ability to provide a dynamic educational program to visually impaired students.
• Broad knowledge of instructional methods in Braille and the Braille System.

Teaching Experience:

Teacher for the Visually Impaired, 2007 – Present

Bergen Academies Hackensack, Hackensack, NJ

• Provided direct and indirect vision impairment services to blind and vision impaired Students.
• Taught Braille reading and writing, adaptive technology related to Braille and activities of daily living.
• Developed, implemented and reviewed the individual education program of each disabled student.
• Observed and assessed students performance, behavior and physical health.
• Provided Braille, recorded on enlarged materials as appropriate for each child.

Education

M.A in Education for the Visually Impaired, 2007

Cornell University

B.A in Education for the Visually Impaired, 2005

Dartmouth University