Benjamin Wood
Mansfield,MA
Summary
Aspiring special education teacher with practical student teaching experience in sub-separate and inclusion classrooms. Skilled in differentiated instruction, math teaching, early literacy strategies, and fostering strong connections with students. Collaborative team member dedicated to supporting IEP implementation and enhancing student success through targeted instructional strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Elizabeth Pole Elementary School
Taunton, MA
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to first-grade students with diverse learning needs.
- Managed classroom behavior using structured routines and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted progress monitoring and used data to adjust instruction for students with IEPs.
- Participated in IEP meetings and collaborated with special educators, service providers, and families.
Student Teacher
Leddy Preschool
Taunton, MA
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate lessons in early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning.
- Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to support preschool learners with differing developmental and language needs.
- Built strong relationships with students to increase engagement and confidence in learning tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to support IEP goals and classroom routines.
Volunteer
Special Olympics MA Golf
Attleboro, Massachusetts
04.2020 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to an athlete with Down syndrome, developing adaptive communication, encouragement, and inclusive participation skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-MS Concentration
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA12.2025
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior support and classroom management
- Progress monitoring and data collection
- Instructional adaptations
- Early literacy strategies
- Math instruction and academic support
- Collaboration with educators and families
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Patience and empathy
Certification
Massachusetts Initial Special Education License (PreK-8), In Progress / Pending
Accomplishments
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship 2020
Timeline
Student Teacher
Elizabeth Pole Elementary School
09.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Leddy Preschool
09.2025 - 10.2025
Volunteer
Special Olympics MA Golf
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-MS Concentration
Bridgewater State University