Amanda Jo Reab
Newberg,OR
Summary
Passionate special education teacher with over 12 years of experience. Skilled in creating inclusive and equitable classrooms. Integrated digital literacy and peer-assisted learning to empower students. Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2023. Committed to shaping a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational environment at Newberg School District.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Learning Specialist
Boones Ferry Primary School
Wilsonville, OR
08.2017 - Current
- Member of the Inclusive Practices Leadership Team
- Implemented effective strategies to meet the individualized instructional needs of a diverse student body, ensuring that high expectations were set for both academic achievement and behavior.
- Focused on character development and utilized multiple assessments to inform instructional decisions, thereby fostering maximum student learning potential;
- Modeling and teaching respect with an awareness of diversity; demonstrating continuous professional growth.
- Incorporate inclusive practices to guarantee that students with disabilities receive equitable access in their general education classrooms at neighborhood schools, enabling them to achieve their fullest potential.;
- Design and plan instruction, and educate paraprofessionals on implementing specially designed instructional materials, modifications, supports, or accommodations.
- Develop schedules for and manage paraprofessionals effectively.
- Co-plan and teach so to nurture genuine connections among all students, regardless of disabilities, and to enhance academic achievement.
- Highly regarded for expertise with autism and executive functioning deficits
- Conduct assessments of lagging skills, carry out functional behavior assessments, and create behavior support plans that result in positive behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities.
K-5 Resource Room Teacher
McNary Heights Elementary School
Umatilla, OR
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Ran resource room, which included 5 assistants and 50+ kids on caseload with variety of disabilities;
- Developed schedule for assistants and students;
- Facilitated IEP, referral, and eligibility meetings with parents and district professionals;
- Assessed students to determine impact of disability;
- Collaborated with all school personnel for the betterment of students;
- Completed all state forms mandated for special education;
- Adapted, modified and implemented reading, writing, and math curriculum at K-5 level;
- Co-taught in math grades 2-5; Developed, implemented and oversaw behavior support plans for K-5 students
Education
Master’s Special Education Program -
University of Oregon
08.2012
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Oregon State University
06.2011
Skills
- Relationship Building
- IEP development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Motivating students
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Student Records Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Oregon Teaching License
- Prek-12 Special Education - Generalist
- Prek -12 Elementary Education
- Crisis Preventions Institute Certified
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- The Art of Coaching
- Executive Functioning Skills Across the School Day
- Inclusive Equitable Classrooms
- Oregon Extended Qualified Assessor
Timeline
Primary Learning Specialist
Boones Ferry Primary School
08.2017 - Current
K-5 Resource Room Teacher
McNary Heights Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2017
Master’s Special Education Program -
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Oregon State University