Amanda McCabe
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Teacher with focus on individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher
Berry Elementary School
Waldorf, Maryland
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Attended Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings virtually for grades K-5
- Medicaid billing for IEP meetings
- Assisted Case Managers with the development of IEPs
- Supported new Special Education Teachers
- Proofread quarterly IEP progress reports
- Presented assessment reports during IEP meetings
- Prepared and distributed supplementary aids and other resources for staff
- Prepared and distributed paperwork required for IEP meetings.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Special Education Teacher
Berry Elementary School
Waldorf, Maryland
09.2021 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Provided case management by preparing and maintaining appropriate data collection records and IEP's for Kindergarten and First Grade students assigned to my caseload
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- 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.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- 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.
- Provided an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children
- Planned for specially designed instruction and IEP implementation for instructional assistants and worked collaboratively with general education teachers to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students.
- Attended and actively participated in staff/faculty meetings, professional learning sessions and required training
- Supervised students in a variety of school-related settings
- Served on the Professional Learning Team
- Attended special events such as open house and PTA events.
Instructional Assistant 2 Intensive Structured Learning Environment (ISLE)
Calvert Elementary School
Prince Frederick, Maryland
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided instructional, behavioral and social emotional supports and services to students with disabilities
- Assisted individual children in need of special attention in areas including, but not limited to, academics, social, emotional, behavioral supports and activities of daily living
- Assisted with the provision of specially designed instruction and consistent implementation of student(s)' Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under the direction of the teacher
- Assisted in the implementation of and collection of data as required by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Delivered academic interventions and implemented proactive behavioral supports/ interventions
- Intervened in crisis situations in the school environment as needed, which may include use of nonviolent CPI when a student exhibits aggressive behavior
- Assisted students with personal hygiene, including toileting/changing and activities of daily living
- Worked with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
- Collaborated with a variety of educators and providers to implement students' IEPs across settings
- Assisted individual children in need of special attention
- Performed clerical duties
- Guided independent study, enrichment work, and other student supports planned by the teacher
- Assisted classroom teacher with implementation of classroom duties, routines, and instruction
- Participated in professional learning opportunities.
Substitute Teacher
Calvert County Public Schools
Calvert County, Maryland
10.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Escambia County School District
Pensacola, Florida
02.2011 - 06.2012
Parent Volunteer
Blue Angels Elementary School
Pensacola, Florida
01.2010 - 06.2012
Disbursing Clerk Second Class
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
02.1996 - 12.1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Northcentral University
09.2010
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Multitasking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Attitude
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
Maryland Conditional Teaching Certificate (CER-181786-Y3P5D5) - General Special Education Infant to 3rd Grade, 07/2025
Custom
Type 50 WPM, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Trained in the following academic interventions: Fundations, Wilson, Number Worlds, Heggerty.
Timeline
Remote IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher
Berry Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Berry Elementary School
09.2021 - 07.2023
Instructional Assistant 2 Intensive Structured Learning Environment (ISLE)
Calvert Elementary School
05.2019 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Calvert County Public Schools
10.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Escambia County School District
02.2011 - 06.2012
Parent Volunteer
Blue Angels Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2012
Disbursing Clerk Second Class
United States Navy
02.1996 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Northcentral University