Anna Allison
Huntertown,IN
Summary
Versatile General and Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic subjects and emotional growth. Compassionate and accommodating in design and implementation of differentiated lessons, catering to individual learning abilities. Proficient in Google Workspace, Powerschool, Outlook, Canvas, and IIEP. Excellent in engaging open communication, patience, and building rapport in team efforts to deliver exceptional education to reach individual achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools - Carroll MS
07.2015 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with general education teachers to review curriculum materials, adjust lessons or presentation of lessons, and to ensure accommodations are met for each student in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, progress, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies.
- Created a safe and accepting classroom environment that promoted trusting relationships, emotional well-being, and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans and to track progress to ensure each student reached their individual potential.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction adapted to individual needs.
Preschool Teacher
Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate learning activities
- Created instructional classroom games and activities for each weekly theme
- Managed student behavior and guided students through transition into a classroom environment
- Maintained open communication with parents through weekly newsletters, emails, and telephone calls
- Collaborated with colleagues on lessons, student achievement, and goals.
Substitute Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools and Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Completed all daily duties of the classroom teacher at both Covenant United Methodist Preschool and in various classrooms at Blackhawk Middle School in Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Assumed all responsibilities (as a permanent substitute) of the Interventional Specialist during her maternity leaves.
Interventional Specialist
Fort Wayne Community Schools -Blackhawk MS
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Collected and studied data trends (student attendance, classroom teaching strategies, parent interaction, test scores, evaluation methods, differentiation, school climate)
- Developed, implemented, and maintained behavioral and academic intervention plans for struggling general education students
- Educated teachers in intervention to use for general education students who were struggling in academics
- Collaborated with parents to improve student motivation and academic success
- Mediated student conflict and held social skills groups.
Teacher of Emotional Disabilities
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Blackhawk MS
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Managed classroom behavior
- Created and maintained Behavior Intervention Plans
- Wrote and maintained Individualized Education Plans
- Planned and implemented differentiated instruction in all academic subjects
- Created and implemented schedules for all Emotionally Disabled Students in the building
- Maintained open communication with parents through daily planners, written notes, emails, and telephone calls.
Education
Continuing Education hours toward Director of Special Needs License -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2006
Master of Arts in Special Education Emotional Disabilities -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2005
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Mild Disabilities, and Elementary Education -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2000
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Executive Functioning Support
- Inclusion Strategies
- Collaborative Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Education Plans
- Classroom Management
- Motivating and Positive Role Model
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
Certification
- Mild Disabilities (K-12), 07/15/2025
- Seriously Emotionally Handicapped (K-12), 07/15/2025
- General Elementary (1-6, 7/8 Non-Departmental), 07/15/2025
Volunteer Experience
- Living Grace Church Elementary Group Leader, 2021-present
- Living Grace Church Vacation Bible School Craft Leader, 2021 and 2022
- Cedar Canyon Elementary PTO Enrichment Coordinator, 2019-2020
- Cedar Canyon Elementary PTO President, 2017-2019
- Pine Hills Vacation Bible School Craft/Activity Supervisor, 2015-2019
- Cedar Canyon/Oak View Elementary Silent Auction Co-Chair, 2014-2016
- Pine Hills Church Elementary and Preschool Age Group Leader and Storyteller, 2012-2019
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools - Carroll MS
07.2015 - 10.2023
Preschool Teacher
Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool
06.2013 - 07.2015
Substitute Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools and Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool
06.2007 - 06.2013
Interventional Specialist
Fort Wayne Community Schools -Blackhawk MS
06.2006 - 06.2007
Teacher of Emotional Disabilities
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Blackhawk MS
06.2002 - 06.2006
Continuing Education hours toward Director of Special Needs License -
Ball State University
Master of Arts in Special Education Emotional Disabilities -
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Mild Disabilities, and Elementary Education -
Ball State University
- Mild Disabilities (K-12), 07/15/2025
- Seriously Emotionally Handicapped (K-12), 07/15/2025
- General Elementary (1-6, 7/8 Non-Departmental), 07/15/2025
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