Chad Groover
Slatington,PA
Summary
Twenty-five years experience Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Organized Special Education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Parkland High School
06.2024 - Current
Springhouse Middle School
Parkland School Distric
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in curriculum development, resulting in improved test scores and overall academic performance.
- Helped develop school-wide initiatives aimed at improving attendance rates and reducing instances of bullying or other disciplinary issues.
- Contributed to the development of a school-wide positive behavior support system, fostering a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse student needs and fostering a culture of respect.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and modify them accordingly.
Youth Mentor and Treasure
Camp Compass Academy (Non-profit 501 C3)
06.2000 - 07.2023
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth ages 12 - 20 dealing with difficult issues.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as truancy, study habits and career planning.
Elementary Learning Support Teacher
Schnecksville Elementary School - PSD
7 2011 - 07.2022
- Taught all grade level K-5 - majority being intermediate grade levels
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
7th and 8th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Allentown School District - Trexler MS
09.2002 - 06.2011
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
7th and 8th Grade Emotion Support Teacher
Allentown School District - Trexler MS
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mentally And Physically Handicapped K-12
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 09.1995 - 05.2000
Masters in Education - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA 09.2005 - 01.2008
Educational Leadership Certification -
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA 01.2015 - 01.2017
Special Education Supervisory Certification -
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA 01.2018 - 08.2020
Endorsement in Social And Emotional Learning - Education
Delaware Valley Univeristy
700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901 05.2001 -
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Disability assessment testing
Positive Behavior Support Plans
Excellent Communication Skills and Rapport
Certification
HOUSSE Certification for Highly Qualified Teacher MId-Level
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Parkland High School
06.2024 - Current
Springhouse Middle School
Parkland School Distric
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Supervisory Certification -
Delaware Valley University
01.2018 - 08.2020
Educational Leadership Certification -
Delaware Valley University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Masters in Education - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
09.2005 - 01.2008
7th and 8th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Allentown School District - Trexler MS
09.2002 - 06.2011
Endorsement in Social And Emotional Learning - Education
Delaware Valley Univeristy
05.2001 -
7th and 8th Grade Emotion Support Teacher
Allentown School District - Trexler MS
08.2000 - 06.2002
Youth Mentor and Treasure
Camp Compass Academy (Non-profit 501 C3)
06.2000 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mentally And Physically Handicapped K-12
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
09.1995 - 05.2000
Elementary Learning Support Teacher
Schnecksville Elementary School - PSD
7 2011 - 07.2022
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