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Updated March 26, 2025

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Early childhood special educator resume

Benjamin Russell

(670) 555-8950 | brussell@example.com

Grand Rapids, MI | 41566 S. Main Rd. - 85197

Work experience

2020 - Present
Early Childhood Special Educator, Appletree - Grand Rapids, MI
- Home instruction of Secondary, Special Education students in Earth Science according to N.Y. State curriculum and guidelines.
- Received CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Experience as a special education teacher with children of varying disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disable.
- Adapt middle school curriculum and assignments for special needs students in ELA, math, science and social studies.
- Tutored special education children (K-12), who were suspended from school, one-on-one
2019 - 2020
Child Development Teacher, YWCA USA - Grand Rapids, MI
- Demonstrated patience and understanding while managing difficult situations.
- Handled communication between parent, students, and teachers.
- interacted with 10 - 12 yr old children kept the children active researched new and old forms of sport activity
- Have developed curriculum and taught beginning and low-intermediate ESL, pronunciation and conversation, and citizenship preparation classes to adults.
2015 - 2019
Early Childhood Special Educator, KinderCare - Indianapolis, IN
- Worked to ensure children are socially, emotionally and educationally ready for kindergarten.
- Certified in CPR, AED, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease and First Aid.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum while producing evidence of learning.

Skills

CPR
Lesson Plans
Daily Activities
Pre-Kindergarten
Literacy
Social Needs
Individual Needs
Intellectual Disabilities
Child Abuse
Community Resources

Education

Some College Courses, Early Childhood Education (2015 - 2015)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati,

Early childhood special educator resume

Ethan Turner

(850) 555-4861 | eturner@example.com

Scranton, PA | 87439 N. Cedar Rd. - 18494

Work experience

2020 - Present
Early Childhood Special Educator, Summit Academy - Scranton, PA
- Tutored high school special needs students in two academic support centers, and in Biology and Chemistry classes.
- Subject areas include Writing, Social Studies, Sciences, Literature and Mathematics.
- Collaborated with team members when analyzing and interpreting assessment data and implemented instructional practices that support student learning.
- Designed and ran professional development on educational technology and student engagement in the high school classroom.
2017 - 2020
Para Educator, Children's Service - Scranton, PA
- Assist teacher in classroom instruction Collaborate with team members including teacher, therapists and psychiatrist Classroom management and de-escalation of students
- Assisted group teacher with establishing and initiating daily activities for children.
- Intervene with Special Education students and behavioral issues
- Collaborated in professional development, grade level meetings, team meetings, data analysis meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
2013 - 2017
Professional Nanny, Allied Services - Scranton, PA
- Provided at home child care to children ages newborn -4 years Oversaw nutrition, activities, education Developed relationships with parent
- Obtained knowledge in special education through therapy and doctor appointments for an autistic child.
- Plan daily activities for toddlers such as arts and crafts, alphabet colors and number learning.
- Handled payment arrangements for child care.

Skills

Bulletin Boards
OLD Children
Special Education
Behavioral Issues
Classroom Management
Personal Care
Daily Activities
Language Arts
ECE
Kindergarten

Education

High School Diploma, (2013 - 2013)
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Early childhood special educator resume

Logan Stone

(830) 555-6174 | lstone@example.com

Kenmore, NY | 2399 W. Park Ave. - 31088

Work experience

2011 - Present
Early Childhood Special Educator, Ps Services - Kenmore, NY
- Created PECS communication systems for each child.
- Educated and licensed family child care providers.
- Created pacing calendar and lesson plans for differentiated level ESL students.
- Praised for excellent classroom management with the implementation of innovative strategies that result in self-disciplined and self-motivated children.
- Teach special education students in a self-contained 15:1:1 classroom setting.
- Developed age appropriate curriculum and lesson plans in order to instruct in the subjects of Math, Science, and Art.
2001 - 2011
Kindergarten Teacher, Ps Services - Kenmore, NY
- Entrusted to work with small groups and individuals to improve classroom progress.
- Substitute Teacher Facilitated student learning for children grades k-12.
- Guided 17 third grade students through all core subjects with a focus on the Reading First and Everyday Mathematics programs.
- Provided input to Special Education consult teacher for students in classroom.
1997 - 2001
Kids Club Attendant, 24 Hour Fitness - New York, NY
- Ensured proper payment was received for the use of Kid's Club.
- Defined child care performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Provide first aid/cpr services as needed.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Change diapers, clean up toys and sanitize nursery.

Skills

Community Resources
Child Care
Student Learning
Core Standards
Kindergarten
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Emotional Development
Proper USE
Facility
Social Studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education (1994 - 1997)
Wayne State University
Detroit,

Early childhood special educator resume

Philip Reyes

(360) 555-5300 | preyes@example.com

Phoenix, AZ | 92341 E. Cedar Rd. - 74400

Work experience

2017 - Present
Early Childhood Special Educator, MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Phoenix, AZ
- Maintained a quality room arrangement in compliance with curriculum standards.
- Implemented positive classroom management techniques with respect to developmentally appropriate expectations and the temperament and needs of individual children.
2016 - 2017
Prekindergarten Teacher, Dysart High School - Phoenix, AZ
- Provided academic support to children with autism and multiple disabilities who were attending a twelve month academic intervention program
- Substitute teacher for Language Arts and History.
- Support instructional activities, classroom management and behavior modification goals.
2015 - 2016
Montessori Teacher, Dysart High School - Phoenix, AZ
- Developed modified instructional strategies for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lessons, classroom management, and day-to-day activities for entire student population that have developmental/learning disabilities.
- Integrate differentiated teaching methodology including kinesthetic, audio and visual mediums to address diverse student learning styles.

Skills

Language Development
Classroom Management
Childhood
Infant
Naeyc
Small Groups
Language Arts
Family Services
Social Needs
Student Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education (2012 - 2015)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix,

Early childhood special educator resume

Robert Black

(400) 555-9046 | rblack@example.com

Alexandria, VA | 31877 E. Oak St. - 16876

Work experience

2020 - Present
Early Childhood Special Educator, KinderCare - Alexandria, VA
- Implemented daily classroom activities utilizing the Knowledge Learning Curriculum.
- Establish rapport with parents by maintaining open communication and keeping daily reports.
- Develop classroom management and classroom design to aid in stimulation of critical thinking.
2019 - 2020
Special Educator, Baltimore Schools - Baltimore, MD
- Provided extra nursing support after Hurricane Sandy by doing admission assessments for a Medical/Surgical Unit and the Emergency Room.
- Developed and administered educational programs within the Special Education Department.
- Assisted colleagues with classes, lesson planned, attended meetings, and classroom management.
- Communicated with Parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies and incidents that havebeen recored on site.
2018 - 2019
Graduate Student Clinician, Thom Child and Family Services - Amherst, MA
- Assessed and treated children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder & articulation disorders as well as adults with expressive aphasia.
- Worked extensively with elderly dysphagia patients during mealtimes to avoid aspiration.
- Planned and provided speech and language therapy to children and adults with a variety of communication disorders.
- Supervised one Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) speech pathologist and multiple student interns from Radford University.

Skills

Diagnostic Reports
Child Care
Classroom Management
Childhood
K-5
Language Arts
Aphasia
Student Learning
Acute Care
Special Education

Education

Master's Degree, Communication Disorders Sciences (2017 - 2018)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst,
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Disorders Sciences (2014 - 2017)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst,

How to write an early childhood special educator resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in early childhood special educator-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some early childhood special educator interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some early childhood special educator interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an early childhood special educator resume:

Autism
Classroom Management
CPR
Child Development
IEP
Child Care
Kindergarten
Early Intervention
Kids
Learning Environment

Ecse
Professional Development
IFSP
Classroom Environment
Preschool Program
Community Resources
Mathematics
Emotional Development
Language Development
Instructional Materials

Standardized Testing
Public Schools
Physical Development
Pre-K
Education Plan
Creative Curriculum
Social Development
Learning Styles
ECE
Family Services

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write early childhood special educator experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are great bullet points from early childhood special educator resumes:

Work history example #1

Child Life Specialist

Resources for Senior Living

Assisted with procedural preparation and support in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient clinic.
Presented at Florida State University seminars and hospital Trauma Symposium.
Assisted residents with head traumas to learn to function back in society.
Facilitated trauma debriefing and grief management.
Worked side by side with traumatic brain injured individuals with mental health and substance abuse concerns.

Work history example #2

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Central High School

Maintained student data records, developed IEP instructional goals and objectives, and completed student re-evaluations.
Developed and collaborated with partner teacher to develop literacy lessons.
Instructed and prepared eighth grade students for the English and writing portion of the Pennsylvania regional exams.
Developed curriculum for a 32 student classroom that fostered independence and encouraged social development while teaching reading, writing and mathematics.
Conferred with co-workers and principal in IEP meetings, disciplinary issues, and other student and school matters.

Work history example #3

Child Life Specialist (Part-Time)

Resource Center for Independent Living

Dispensed medication to clients as prescribed.
Launched pilot program guiding "5 out of 8" high school students into early childhood education careers.
Developed good communication and rapport with consumers.
Conducted monthly billing operations, allocating $300k for support of 14 early childhood education facilities.
Assessed the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.

Work history example #4

Early Childhood Special Educator

Theresa's

Worked with various age groups (including infants, toddlers, and preschool).
Worked with all sales people across the country to demonstrate the power of effective presentations for the early childhood product market.
Worked closely with parents, teaching staff, Administration, and teams of related service providers to coordinate IEP services.
Assisted Parents with adaptation of vision impaired infants/toddlers.
Instructed Pre-K curriculum, designing and developing lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries from early childhood special educator resumes:

Some College Courses in early childhood education

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2015 - 2015

High School Diploma

2013 - 2013

Highlight your early childhood special educator certifications on your resume

Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your early childhood special educator resume:

First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Educational Certificate: K-12 (Ed:)
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

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