Amanda Logan
Arvada,CO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mapleton Early College High School
Thornton, CO
08.2013 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport.
- Recorded student progress to inform parents/guardians and school staff.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers and related service providers.
- Partnered with general education teachers from various academic departments.
- Developed curriculum to support students' postsecondary goals.
STEM Paraprofessional
Scholars Unlimited
Westminster, CO
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in STEM activities.
Private Tutor
Tutor Doctor
Arvada, CO
06.2014 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits, organization skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
Special Education Teacher
Adams City High School
Commerce City, CO
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Created and managed IEPs and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport.
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school staff.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers from various academic departments.
- Developed modified math curriculum.
Education
No Degree - Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Education
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2011
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Interactions
- Different Learning Styles
- Collaborative Team Work
Hobbies
- Sewing
- Reading
- Gardening
Timeline
STEM Paraprofessional
Scholars Unlimited
06.2019 - 07.2019
Private Tutor
Tutor Doctor
06.2014 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Mapleton Early College High School
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Adams City High School
08.2011 - 08.2013
No Degree - Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
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