Amanda Boals
Humboldt,TENNESSEE
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, IEP development, and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and foster collaborative team environments. Wishing to utilize skills to explore other educational opportunities in Secondary English Language Arts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bells Elementary School
Bells, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to students' unique needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance student engagement and classroom behavior.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adapting instruction based on data-driven insights.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and foster family involvement in education.
- Integrated assistive technology tools to facilitate learning and improve communication for students with challenges.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new teachers, fostering a collaborative teaching environment within the school.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
Denmark, TN
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to students' unique needs and learning styles.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and foster family involvement in education.
Substitute/Special Education Paraprofessional
Gibson Count Special School District
Medina, TN
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided classroom support, enhancing learning experiences for diverse learners.
- Organized and facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2020
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN12-2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bells Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
08.2020 - 05.2022
Substitute/Special Education Paraprofessional
Gibson Count Special School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
University of Memphis
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bethel University