Amanda Hutchins
Bostic ,NC
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at Polk County Public Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and implementing behavior intervention plans. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, fostering student engagement and academic success. Committed to enhancing learning environments through collaborative teamwork and effective classroom management strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Waitress
Owls Stadium
05.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher
Rutherford County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Math Foundation Instructor
- Dyscalculia Instructor
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
Education
Bachelors Of Art - Special Education Learning Disabilities
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05.2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Life skills instruction
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Mathematics intervention
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Non-violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Waitress
Owls Stadium
05.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rutherford County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2022
Bachelors Of Art - Special Education Learning Disabilities
University of South Carolina Upstate
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