AMY E. VAUGHN
Farmington,NY
Summary
Charismatic and dependable teacher with 15 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. 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. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Kindergarten
Geneva Central School District
Geneva, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and needs.
- Facilitated behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Special Education Teacher ICT/15:1 6th Grade
Canandaigua Middle School
Canandaigua, NY
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Crafted engaging lessons for a diverse classroom of students with developmental challenges, promoting active participation.
- Communicated regularly with families and support staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity by promoting acceptance, understanding, and respect for all students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments and data collection to monitor student performance and inform instructional planning and intervention strategies.
- Implemented behavior management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies to address challenging behaviors and promote self-regulation skills.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and promote academic growth for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher ICOT 6th Grade
Vollmer Elementary
Rush Henrietta, NY
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Plans and implements engaging ELA/Writing lessons with rigor.
- Utilizes a variety of assessments to progress monitor student achievement.
- Participates in weekly team meetings to collaborate and utilize student data to guide intervention.
Special Education Teacher ICOT 5th Grade
John James Audubon 33 RCSD
Rochester, NY
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintains daily communication with parents on student achievement and progress.
Special Education Teacher ICOT 4th Grade
John James Audubon 33 RCSD
Rochester, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to differentiate for students of all abilities.
- Developed ELA and Social studies lessons that address common core goals.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate different learning abilities.
- Identifies IEP goals and progress monitored student achievement in ELA, Math and Writing.
- Creates student learning progress reports at the end of each quarter.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents, teachers and administration.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Masters Degree - Childhood Education, Special Education grade 1-6
Saint John Fisher College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Understanding of special education protocols
- Conflict and behavior resolution techniques
- Student progress reporting
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Curriculum Development
- DRA familiarity
- Aims web familiarity
- I-ready familiarity
- Corrective reading familiarity
- RTI familiarity
- MTSS familiarity
- Curriculum adaptation
- Behavior management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Kindergarten
Geneva Central School District
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher ICT/15:1 6th Grade
Canandaigua Middle School
10.2023 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher ICOT 6th Grade
Vollmer Elementary
09.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher ICOT 5th Grade
John James Audubon 33 RCSD
09.2018 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher ICOT 4th Grade
John James Audubon 33 RCSD
09.2017 - 06.2018
Masters Degree - Childhood Education, Special Education grade 1-6
Saint John Fisher College