Calena Spearing
Homer City,PA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sunderland Elementary School
Sunderland, MA
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2017
Skills
- Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Faculty Coordination
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sunderland Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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