Alanna McGowan
Laconia,NH
Summary
Passionate Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Strengths in techniques with teaching students with a wide range of disabilities and needs. Exceptional skills working with support staff, autism and behavior coordinators, and classroom teachers to develop accommodations for classroom inclusion and overall student success. Confident implementation of hands-on lessons, utilizing evidence based practices, and explicit teaching to enhance student progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Teacher Summer Program
Laconia School District
07.2019 - Current
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism, down-syndrome, and other various disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators and support staff to create a cohesive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students received appropriate accommodations.
- Utilized various forms of assistive technology when appropriate to enhance communication abilities for nonverbal or minimally verbal students in the classroom environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for students with significant needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Laconia School District
08.2018 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their overall success and personal growth.
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implement behavior plans effectively, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in the least restrictive environment
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education K-12
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2016
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Small group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Assistive Technology
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher Summer Program
Laconia School District
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Laconia School District
08.2018 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education K-12
Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Plymouth State University
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