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Amy Young

Albion,NE

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Teacher from Columbus Public School, adept in differentiated instruction and student records management. Excelled in fostering social skills development and academic growth, creating inclusive curriculum adjustments for neurodiverse students. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement and progress through innovative educational strategies and effective parent communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Columbus Public School
01.2004 - 05.2024
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Online Teacher

VIPKID
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.
  • Taught students about the English language and reading with passion and enthusiasm, inspiring achievement and successful pursuit.
  • Designed field-based, individually led field trips and associated assignments to further enrich student experience.
  • Coached students in individual completion of personal projects, connecting with subject matter experts and creating favorable and enriching memories while building skills.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Graded assignments and attributed letter grades to students for performance on assignments of varying complexity and difficulty.
  • Navigated technical difficulties in organizing virtual classrooms, adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.

Education

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

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE
12.2004

Skills

  • Learning Style Assessments
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Student Records Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Data Management
  • Motivating students
  • Social Skills Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Behavior Modifications

Timeline

Online Teacher

VIPKID
01.2022 - 04.2024

Special Education Teacher

Columbus Public School
01.2004 - 05.2024

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

University of Nebraska At Kearney

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