Amanda Maroney
Temple,TX
Summary
Distinguished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Belton ISD, adept in IEP and BIP implementation and fostering cognitive and behavioral development. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and progress through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Demonstrated excellence in paraprofessional oversight and life skills instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2011 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Temple ISD
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05-2005
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Social skills development
- Social integration
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Life skills instruction
- Skills development
- Behavior modifications
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Temple ISD
08.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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