Amy Young

Albion,MI

Summary

Driven Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Columbus Public School, enhancing academic success and personal growth through differentiated instruction and individualized support. Skilled in developing IEPs and fostering strong parent-teacher collaboration, I excel in classroom management and motivating students, ensuring over 90% of students met or exceeded individual goals. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Remote Special Education Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Columbus Public School

08.2004 - 07.2024

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.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
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.

Title 1 Paraprofessional

Boone Central Schools

08.2000 - 05.2002

Collaborated with teachers to create engaging lesson plans that aligned with the curriculum and addressed individual student needs.
Helped maintain a positive classroom culture by modeling respectful behavior and fostering a sense of community among students.
Provided guidance during group activities, fostering collaboration and effective communication among students.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and academic progress, ensuring compliance with school policies and regulations.
Facilitated small group instruction sessions in math or language arts as needed for reinforcement or remediation purposes.
Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional materials and methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - K-6 ELED And K-6 Mild/Moderate

University of Nebraska At Kearney

Kearney, NE

12.2004

Skills

Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Small Group Instruction
Relationship Building
Co-teaching Experience
Lesson Planning
Collaborative Teamwork
Data Management
Team Collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Motivating students
Parent Communication
Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Parent-teacher collaboration
Instructional Strategies
De-Escalation Techniques
Special Education

Parent communications
Social Skills Development
Behavior Intervention Plans
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Literacy Intervention
Visual supports
Behavior Modifications
Student Support
Curriculum Adjustments
Progress Evaluations
Life Skills Instruction
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Student Records Management
Assistive Technology
Functional Behavior Assessment
Instructional Adaptation
Behavior Modification
Social Skills Training

Timeline