Amanda M. Deschane
Brookfield
Summary
Attain a teaching position in a distinguished school district as a special education and elementary education teacher. Dedicated and compassionate teacher, skilled at addressing each student's unique needs, and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, teaching assistants, and related services, such as speech therapy, to implement effective classroom strategies.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students and their families to support classroom objectives through active communication.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Evaluated student needs and analyzed student data to design remediation and enrichment lessons to meet learning needs.
- Solved and implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors and interactions, according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods, such as interactive visual aids and hands-on activities for sensory and perceptual motor skills, tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Developed and maintained individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence, learn to persevere with challenging tasks, and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
5th Grade Regular Education Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
West Allis
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Designed differentiated lessons in ELA, math, science, social studies, and mindfulness for diverse student backgrounds.
- Implemented microcredential courses in social thinking and mindfulness within the classroom.
- Collaborated with K-5 teachers to establish common goals for students transitioning to middle school.
- Facilitated creation of individual student goals through growth mindset strategies.
- Developed larger project-based learning initiatives for approximately 70 students and smaller projects for 25 students.
- Streamlined MTSS Tier 2 response processes for behavior intervention systems.
- Created guided reading groups and whole group lessons aligned with Scholastic curriculum.
- Administered MAPS and FastBridge assessments while maintaining familiarity with various online platforms.
1st/2nd Grade Multi-Age Regular Education Teacher
Woodlands School K-8
Milwaukee
05.2012 - 01.2019
- Design differentiated lessons (ELA/Math/Science/Social Studies/Science/Character Education) for students within Multi-Age Classes and students with diverse backgrounds
- Work with special education (OT/Speech/Language/OHI) students to achieve their IEP goals and support them with in the regular education classroom
- Co-Teach with Special Education Teachers
- Collaborate with K-8 teachers (Regular/Special Ed/Specialist) to create a common goal for students
- Manage and collaborate with teaching assistants
- Collaborate with the Arts in Community Education (MSO) and with the other teachers in the program to create a program that is beneficial to our students
- Use mindfulness in the classroom to help students understand emotions and energy
- Through the Reading/Language Arts Committee, helped create standard writing rubrics for K-8
- Homework Committee Chair, helped create a Philosophy of Homework for the organization and grade levels (K-8)
- Math Committee Co-Chair, selected a new math curriculum for the school (K-8)
- Implemented the organization’s Character Education program within the classroom, school, and community
- Proctor MAPS and PALS Assessments
- Create centers and lessons for students in RTI Tier I/II/III
Elementary & Middle School Teaching Assistant
Woodlands School K-8
Milwaukee
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Designed engaging math lessons aligned with Woodlands' math curriculum and Everyday Math.
- Tutored special education students across all subjects to improve learning outcomes.
- Supported students in language arts, grammar, math, and science for thorough understanding.
- Facilitated discussions on current events through enrichment activities.
- Led fifth to eighth grade girls' group focused on communication skills in a safe environment.
- Co-advised fifth to eighth grade student council to promote leadership development.
- Served as substitute teacher to maintain instructional continuity during staff absences.
Student Teacher (Regular Education, Third Grade)
Ralph H. Metcalfe K-8 School
Milwaukee
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Designed and taught Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health lessons based off of the Milwaukee Public Schools’ standards
- Designed and implemented five Literature Centers
- Implemented all school incentive program
- Designed and put into practice classroom management system
- Created and assigned school work and homework
- Graded students’ work and assisted with progress reports, mid-term reports, and parent/teacher conferences
- Tutored: developed and taught Math and Reading lessons to second graders after school
Student Teacher (Special Education, Middle School)
West Salem Middle School
West Salem
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided academic and emotional support to special education and regular education students in an inclusive classroom
- Designed and taught lessons to a student with severe Autism based on his Individual Education Program goals and objectives
- Designed and taught English lessons to a group of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders with Individual Education Programs in the area of Learning Disabilities
- Designed and implemented Daily Language to a class of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
- Assisted in advising Student Council including sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence, Special Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin05.2010
Skills
- Educational advocacy
- Student engagement strategies
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Literacy intervention
- Instructional adaptation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Co-teaching experience
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Social skills development
- De-escalation techniques
- Instructional strategies
- Excellent classroom management
- Inclusion strategies
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Elmbrook School District
08.2025 - 07.2026
5th Grade Regular Education Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
01.2019 - 07.2025
1st/2nd Grade Multi-Age Regular Education Teacher
Woodlands School K-8
05.2012 - 01.2019
Elementary & Middle School Teaching Assistant
Woodlands School K-8
08.2010 - 04.2012
Student Teacher (Regular Education, Third Grade)
Ralph H. Metcalfe K-8 School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Student Teacher (Special Education, Middle School)
West Salem Middle School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence, Special Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse