Beth Shillinglaw
Parrish,FL
Summary
Dynamic Exceptional Student Education Teacher with a proven track record at Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, excelling in customized instruction and effective relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through interactive methods and positive behavior reinforcement, fostering significant social-emotional growth. Skilled in developing Individual Education Plans and collaborating with parents to achieve educational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitated tailored instruction for a classroom of 8-15 students through comprehensive assessments of each student's needs.
- Designed engaging daily activities that kept students focused and involved.
- Applied differentiated instruction techniques to meet varied learning preferences.
- Incorporated positive behavior interventions to encourage social-emotional development.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address and resolve student challenges.
- Formulated Individual Education Plans for students requiring specialized support.
- Participated in continuous professional development to enhance special education practices.
In-home Autism Spectrum Disorder Tutor
Hillary and Don Montgomery
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed personalized learning plans for 1 student through regular assessments, enabling substantial academic progress.
- Fostered independent learning skills during tailored one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Maintained open communication with students and parents to discuss academic progress and objectives.
- Implemented effective ABA strategies to support diverse learning needs.
Teacher Severe/Profound Intellectually Disabled
Cobb County School District, Bryant Elementary
02.2003 - 05.2007
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a supportive environment.
- Managed classroom behavior of 3-8 medically fragile students effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods and assistive technology.
- Researched, designed, and implemented instructional programs for independent functioning skills.
- Delivered student-specific medical and posture training, including feeding tube management and seizure procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for effective parent communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA12.2002
Skills
- Effective relationship building
- Adaptability in teaching
- Customized instruction methods
- Classroom management skills
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Techniques for autism spectrum disorders
- Collaboration with parents and educators
- Development of social-emotional skills
- Visual supports and assisted technologies
- Supervision of paraprofessionals
Certification
Florida Department of Education Certificates:
- Exceptional Student Education K-12 - July 2022 - June 2027
- Elementary Education K-6 - July 2022 - June 2027
- Autism Endorsement - December 2023 - June 2027
- English as a Second Language Endorsement - May 2023 - June 2027
- Reading Endorsement - May 2022 - June 2027
Additional trainings:
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus Training - July 2024
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
In-home Autism Spectrum Disorder Tutor
Hillary and Don Montgomery
08.2016 - 08.2021
Teacher Severe/Profound Intellectually Disabled
Cobb County School District, Bryant Elementary
02.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities
Piedmont College
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