Denise Barbour
Silva
Summary
Experienced special education professional skilled in implementing adaptive teaching strategies and collaborating with parents to support student development. Committed to advocating for students' needs while fostering a positive learning environment that encourages growth and engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Greenville R-II School District
Greenville
08.2012 - Current
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and development.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
Job Coach
MERS Goodwill Industries
Poplar Bluff
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Monitored client progress and provided ongoing support throughout employment journey.
- Assisted individuals in identifying career goals and developing job search strategies.
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Assisted participants in understanding how their disability affects their ability to work.
Special Education Teacher
Central R-3 School District
Park Hills
08.2002 - 07.2012
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and development.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills among students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, Missouri, MO07-2000
Skills
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special education regulations
- Adaptive teaching
- Individual education plans
- Behavior management
- Skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Scheduling proficiency
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Individual education plans ieps
- Transition planning
Affiliations
Cheer coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Job Coach
MERS Goodwill Industries
06.2025 - 07.2025
Special Education Teacher
Greenville R-II School District
08.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Central R-3 School District
08.2002 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Methodist University