Amy C. McIsaac
Graham,WA
Summary
Dedicated education specialist with 10 years of experience in guiding student and teacher development. Adept at serving as an inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Excels in leading and supporting teachers in overcoming challenges through continuous coaching and modeling, both formally and informally. Skilled at addressing behavior issues and adapting lessons creatively to highlight student and teacher learning strengths. Dedicated to fostering a positive and productive learning environment for all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Services Teacher on Special Assignment
Bethel School District
08.2023 - Current
- Provided support to elementary special education staff to improve implementation of best practices for special education and inclusion
- Provided guidance and support to novice special education instructors as part of the BEST Grant initiative
- Maintained oversight of IEP compliance and timelines
- Facilitated professional growth through effective coaching techniques
- Designed and delivered effective professional development programs for special education staff
- Supported and collaborated with families in student assistance
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education Specialist
Bethel School District - Frontier Middle School
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth.
- Cultivated relationships with teachers from different departments to enhance learning outcomes.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
Bethel School District | Frederickson Elementary
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Develop and Implement Individualized Education Plans in accordance with most recent evaluation and supporting data
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curriculum and district assessments based on Individual Education Plans
- Partner with colleagues regarding curriculum modifications, behavior management techniques, and intervention strategies
- Created a classroom environment to motivate students
- Provide small group instruction and one on one instruction in order to improve student skills needed to succeed in the general education classroom
- Provide students with modifications needed to complete regular classroom activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading With An Emphasis in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2019
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Montana State University
Billings, MT2013
Skills
- IEP expertise
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Multi Tiered Systems of Support
- Critical Thinking
- Instructional Best Practices
Certification
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction-Olympia, Washington
Elementary Education K-8, Special Education Endorsement K-12
Timeline
Special Services Teacher on Special Assignment
Bethel School District
08.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
Bethel School District - Frontier Middle School
06.2019 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Bethel School District | Frederickson Elementary
12.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Reading With An Emphasis in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Montana State University
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction-Olympia, Washington
Elementary Education K-8, Special Education Endorsement K-12
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