Experienced and passionate teacher driven to maximize student learning and success through knowledge and training of developmentally sound teaching practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2011 - 05.2016
Taught grades 2, 3, and 4 in Mathematics, Science, Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing and Social Studies.
Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
Developed, wrote and carried out lesson plans.
Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success and updated documentation for school and individual records.
Special Education Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2004 - 06.2011
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Developed, wrote and carried out Individual Education Plans for students with learning needs.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Special Education Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
Responsible for daily academic progress, modification of tests and quizzes, input on grades and implementing students goals/objectives of IEP’s, (Individualized Education Plans), of students that were in an inclusive classroom setting.
Developed and wrote lesson plans and group activities for a self-contained classes in British Literature and in researching and writing Term papers.
Responsible for State and Federal Compliance regarding all Special Education paperwork.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Substitute Teacher
Scranton School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Took notes on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Education
Master’s Degree In Special Education - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
09.1999
Bachelor Of Science In Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
06.1996
Associate’s Degree In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
La Plume, PA 18440
06.1992
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bishop O’Hara High School
Dunmore, PA 18512
06.1990
Skills
Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Classroom Instruction
Classroom management
Special education
Skills assessments
Student assessments
Process and performance improvement
Group Instruction
Affiliations
Member of Alpa Phi Omega-Co-Educational Service Fraternity at Bloomsburg University.
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2011 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2004 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher
Pocono Mountain School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
Substitute Teacher
Scranton School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Master’s Degree In Special Education - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor Of Science In Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate’s Degree In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bishop O’Hara High School
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