Allison Gibbons
High School Special Education Teacher
Annapolis,MD
Summary
My goal is to support students with special needs by guiding and encouraging them to strive to achieve their highest potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Case Manager
Bladensburg High School
01.2014 - Current
- Develop and maintain Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Assisted personnel with assessments to identify student academic level and guide instruction.
- Monitor students progress and complete progress reports
- Notifying and working with the student’s teachers to make sure they understand and are able to implement their student’s IEPs
- Hold student’s annual review, eligibility, and progress monitoring meetings
- Analyze data to create appropriate IEPs, progress reports and instruction
- Contact parents regularly to let them know how their student is performing
- Check-in with students to sure they are progress on their goal and being successful in their classes
- Report Medicaid billing monthly
English 11 and 12 Teacher
Bladensburg High School
08.2014 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Adapting lessons and the curriculum to address every student individually
- Modifying the curriculum for each student’s independent learning abilities and cognitive level
- Applying graphic organizers for the students to follow and understand
- Adapting tests and assessments for each different learning style
- Knowing each students learning style and their IEP goals and accommodation
IEP Chair
Bladensburg High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
- Researched and prepared semi-annual equipment and inventory reports as well as annual legislative reports, translating complex data for audiences.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
Transition Coordinator
Bladensburg High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Asked appropriate open-ended questions to discover individual needs and requirements.
- Researched and located appropriate services for patients with various disorders.
- Provided extensive support to patients and helped with acclimation to new settings.
- Educated individuals on available educational materials, videos and online sites.
- Audited IEP's to make sure they met the state requirements.
Education
University of Maryland University College
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Lesson Planning
Communication With Parents
Problem Solver
Flexible
Proficient in Google
Accomplishments
- Supporting students with disabilities in a general education setting as both a lead teacher and co-teacher
- Effectively writes and implements Individualized Education Plans
- Differentiates instructions consistently and efficiently
- Responsible for professional leadership and management skills within my classroom environment
- Communicates with parents as needed about student progress
- Coached Varsity Lacrosse
Timeline
IEP Chair
Bladensburg High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
University of Maryland University College
05.2018 - Current
Transition Coordinator
Bladensburg High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
English 11 and 12 Teacher
Bladensburg High School
08.2014 - Current
Special Education Case Manager
Bladensburg High School
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 12.2009