Alexandra Panagopoulos
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Scappoose School District
Scappoose, OR
06.2023 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Certified Safety Care Trainer
SPED TOSA
Scappoose School District
Scappoose, OR
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Providing special education curriculum training to licensed and classified staff district-wide.
- Providing direct instruction and program development and instructional planning for the students with significant behavioral and academic needs.
- Collaborated with building teams and the district behavior consultant to develop responses to student behavioral escalations in buildings. Collaborated with case managers to refine and improve special education systems in schools.
- Responsible for serving in the role of district representative at special education meetings.
Social Communication Classroom Teacher
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, OR
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed IEPs to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Substitute Classified Instructional Assistant
Beaverton School District
Beaverton, OR
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Residential Program Support
Edward's Center
Aloha, OR
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in Individual Service Plans (ISP)s.
- Built relationships with residents through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
Education
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2025
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2014
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Data Management
- Social Skills Development
- Motivating Students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Scappoose School District
06.2023 - Current
SPED TOSA
Scappoose School District
12.2022 - 06.2023
Social Communication Classroom Teacher
Hillsboro School District
08.2015 - 12.2023
Substitute Classified Instructional Assistant
Beaverton School District
04.2012 - 06.2015
Residential Program Support
Edward's Center
03.2012 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Portland State University
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