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Amanda Andrews

Saint Charles,IL

Summary

Experienced special education teacher with a positive attitude and a patient approach. Dedicated to providing quality education to children with special needs. Skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles. Strives to create comfortable and inclusive learning environments. Strong passion for helping students reach their full potential. Committed to fostering their academic and personal growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Ccsd21
08.2024 - Current
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.

Educational Life Skills Paraprofessional

Palatine High School
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.

Education

M.A.T. - Special Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2024

Journalism - Advertising/Public Relations, and Media Studies (JAMS)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020

Skills

  • Inclusive Education
  • Behavior Management
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Assistive Technology Implementation

Certification

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)- Aug 2024

Timeline

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Ccsd21
08.2024 - Current

Educational Life Skills Paraprofessional

Palatine High School
06.2021 - 03.2024

Journalism - Advertising/Public Relations, and Media Studies (JAMS)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

M.A.T. - Special Education

National Louis University

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