Victoria L. Roper
Hailey
Summary
Creative yoga instructor and educational tutor with a focus on individualized instruction and effective communication. Committed to supporting diverse learners and enhancing mindfulness practices to foster growth and well-being.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi-retired yoga instructor and educational tutor
Blaine County Recreation District
Hailey
08.2008 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging yoga classes for diverse skill levels.
- Develop personalized yoga programs to meet individual client needs.
- Instruct meditation techniques to enhance mindfulness and relaxation.
- Assist students with proper alignment in poses, breathing techniques, and modifications as needed.
- Work 1:1 with public and private school students with reading decoding and comprehension challenges
Special Ed. and Social Studies teacher
Silver Creek Alternative School
Hailey
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies for students with unique needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Organized field trips to enhance real-world understanding of social studies topics.
Special Education Teacher, Administrator
Idaho School For The Deaf And Blind
Gooding
08.1986 - 07.2000
- During those 16 years I was a teacher for the Deaf '86-'91
- the Acting Director of Education '91-'92
- Counselor '92-'96
- the Director of Outreach '96-2000, supervising 26 teachers across the large state of Idaho
Practitioner in Residence
University Of Idaho Department Of Education
Moscow
08.1985 - 07.1986
- Having become Idaho Teacher of the Year in 1984, I was hired to teach college preparation classes that would prepare students for the realities of Special Education in a rural state
- Courses included content at the undergraduate and graduate level both
Special Education Teacher
Wendell School District
Wendell
1980 - 1985
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in classroom settings.
- Incorporated the use of sign language in the classroom, so that students could have another avenue for communication and a kinesthetic memory of concepts and information
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID06-1994
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID08-1980
Master of Arts - Romance Languages And Literature
Harvard College
Cambridge, MA06-1972
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Customized programming
- Teaching methods
- As a yoga instructor, I have done the same for my students on a physical, mental and emotional level
- As an educator, I have excelled at finding creative ways to help stimulate and support students who think and learn differently, regardless of age and ability
- The key to guiding diverse students is to meet them where they are
- I know that everyone is capable of further learning, and I celebrate progress, no matter how small the initial steps might seem
Languages
Spanish
Professional
American Sign Language
Professional
Accomplishments
- Idaho Teacher of the Year, 1984
Certification
- Certified: Special Education Generalist, Consulting Teacher, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Semi-retired yoga instructor and educational tutor
Blaine County Recreation District
08.2008 - Current
Special Ed. and Social Studies teacher
Silver Creek Alternative School
08.2006 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher, Administrator
Idaho School For The Deaf And Blind
08.1986 - 07.2000
Practitioner in Residence
University Of Idaho Department Of Education
08.1985 - 07.1986
Special Education Teacher
Wendell School District
1980 - 1985
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Idaho
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Idaho
Master of Arts - Romance Languages And Literature
Harvard College