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CASEY GOODWIN

Fountain Inn,SC

Summary

- A Special Education Teacher experienced in working with students of various ages, disabilities, socioeconomic standings, and levels of support needed for success.

- Willing to collaborate with teachers, parents, and IEP teams as a whole to provide the most appropriate interventions and supports possible

- Works with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and techniques for General Ed classroom inclusion.


As a teacher, one of my ultimate goals is to provide students with skills and steps for their overall success. However, providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment is critical to helping students gain their own sense of belonging and importance.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Spartanburg County School District 5
08.2023 - Current

- Help to establish the PCD class at my current school, as it did not exist before the 2023-24 school year
- Guide and support Teacher Assistants with in-class and inclusion activities and procedures
- Work with General Education Teachers to address inclusion strategies, as well as to provide Consultative services for 4K students for Behavior / Social Skills
- Provide data-based information and professional opinions and thoughts regarding plans for student placement

- Maintain professional and supportive communication with students' families

- Create and implement IEPs to best serve students in their Least Restrictive Setting

- Create Accommodations and Modifications to lessons and activities to ensure all students have access to learning materials suited for them

Special Education Teacher

Union County School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
  • Meet with parents, administrators, teachers, therapists, and other personnel to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to serve student needs
  • Implement IEPs to provide students with goals, accommodations / modifications, and Special Education services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
  • Develop strategies and interventions to address behavioral and / or social needs
  • Serve students' academic, social, and behavioral needs in both Small Groups (Resource), as well as the General Education (Inclusion) setting
  • Teach skills to prepare students for the General Education classroom, using techniques such as reward systems, behavior modification, preventative measures, and healthy coping skills
  • Provide support and supplemental lessons to go along with General Education instruction, while regularly assessing student progress on IEP goals, as well as curriculum-based measures

Special Education Teacher - (Self-Contained ED)

Spartanburg County School District #2
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Confer with parents / guardians, teachers, therapists, or administrators to address students' academic, social, or behavioral deficits.
  • Create and implement individual educational plans (IEPs) to promote students' academic and functional well-being.
  • Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for classroom lessons following curriculum guidelines, adapting to meet students' needs as well.

Special Education Assistant

Greenville County School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assist students with special needs in General Education classes.
  • Help the classroom teacher with implementing IEPs and providing daily instruction based on the teachers' preparation.
  • Keep documentation of student work, behavior, and other important information for the classroom teacher.

Lead Therapist

Early Autism Project
02.2015 - 10.2017
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of clients (children) with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Keep and manage documentation of progress with the goals and plans in place for multiple clients.
  • Provide on-the-job training and assistance to Line Therapists working with clients on the caseload.
  • Communicate with parents / guardians regarding scheduling, family training, and other concerns.

Line Therapist

Early Autism Project
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to goals.
  • Report questions, concerns, or any need for assistance to supervisors.
  • Work with clients one-on-one to teach practices and skills addressing social or behavioral concerns.

Education

Masters of Science - Special Education - High Incidence Disabilities

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2021

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
05.2014

Skills

  • Virtual Teaching - (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Microsoft Office and Google
  • Switching from Enrich to EdPlan
  • One-on-One and Small Group Instruction
  • Collaboration with General Education Teachers and Teacher Assistants
  • Effectively communicate with students' parents regarding progress, IEP plans, and any other concerns

Certification

South Carolina Teaching Certification - Special Education: Emotional Disabilities

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Spartanburg County School District 5
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Union County School District
07.2019 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher - (Self-Contained ED)

Spartanburg County School District #2
08.2018 - 07.2019

Special Education Assistant

Greenville County School District
08.2016 - 06.2018

Lead Therapist

Early Autism Project
02.2015 - 10.2017

Line Therapist

Early Autism Project
03.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

North Greenville University

Masters of Science - Special Education - High Incidence Disabilities

University of Kansas
CASEY GOODWIN