Allison Chism
Wellford,SC
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong focus on fostering collaborative team environments and driving student success. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and staff mentoring. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting changing needs and achieving results. Highly organized, communicative, and passionate about creating a positive and inclusive school culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-contained Special Ed.Teacher (Multi-Cat.)
Spartanburg Cty. Dist. 6-Woodland Heights Elem.
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated multiple subject instruction to students with specific learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, speech-language impairments and other health impairments
- Planned daily activities with and without technology to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals during in-person and remote learning sessions
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Conducted assessments and monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation
- Guide and instruct paraprofessional staff to promote student learning
Self-contained Special Ed. Teacher (ID Moderate)
Greenville Cty. Schools-Greenville Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students (physical and cognitive disabilities)
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Promoted memory, cognition, sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons and planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
Paraprofessional Educator (Early Elem. Spec. Ed)
Indian Prairie School Dist. 204 ESY Program
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce learning objectives and social/communication skills through personalized and small group assistance
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and documented coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Multi-Categorical
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05.2014
Skills
- Child Development
- Special Education/Self-Contained Classrooms
- Assess Students, IEP Development and Student Records Management
- Instructional Techniques (Group and Individual)
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment Based Upon Learning Style
- Behavior Modification and Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Motivating and Supporting Students
- Development of Social Skills
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Team Collaboration
- In-Depth Knowledge of ADHD, Cognitive Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Computer Technology
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social skills training
- Classroom organization
- Student advocacy
- Data collection and analysis
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year at Woodland Heights Elementary (2022-2023)
- Special Education School Contact Teacher (2019-current)
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans (2017-current)
Certification
- LETRS (2026)
- NIET Certified State of South Carolina Evaluator (2024-present)
- Safety-Net Certified (2024-present)
- State of South Carolina Educator License (2014-present)
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (2009-2024)
- State of Illinois Paraprofessional ELS License (2013-2018)
- State of Illinois TASN NCLB Approved Paraprofessional Certificate (2009-2013)
Additional Information
- Spartanburg District 6 Certified Mentor Teacher: spring 2023 - present
- Proficient in Google docs, presentations and Canva
- Proficient in creating and implementing educational materials utilized for remote learning
Timeline
Self-contained Special Ed.Teacher (Multi-Cat.)
Spartanburg Cty. Dist. 6-Woodland Heights Elem.
08.2017 - Current
Self-contained Special Ed. Teacher (ID Moderate)
Greenville Cty. Schools-Greenville Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2017
Paraprofessional Educator (Early Elem. Spec. Ed)
Indian Prairie School Dist. 204 ESY Program
06.2009 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Multi-Categorical
Bob Jones University