Christine Sewell
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and developing individualized education plans. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and drive academic success.
Organized Resource Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in FL and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher for Gifted Students
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, FL
08.1991 - 06.2016
- Assessed student needs and developed targeted education plans to support academic success and personal growth.
- Developed and integrated evidence-based instructional techniques aimed at optimizing educational results.
- Engaged with diverse teams to develop effective solutions for student challenges.
- Evaluated student progress and adapted instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher for Gifted Students
Hamilton County School District
Chattanooga, TN
08.1986 - 06.1990
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student assessments and progress monitoring.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education best practices and compliance standards.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education K - 12
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL1994
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of W.A.L.D.E.N Pond $10,000 Grant (1 of 10 grants out of Tallahassee, FL).
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures and theories of Multiple Intelligences in the workplace, as well as Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies.
Grant Writing
W.A.L.D.E.N Pond was the title of an outdoor environmental classroom project designed for students to learn, explore, & be involved within multi-disciplinary areas of the elementary curriculum. Adjacent to the elementary campus and bordered by the Education Foundation housing the Stavros Center, was a small retention pond with approx an acre of flora & fauna ideal to carry out experiments, using GPS handheld devices to map out areas, and work with the local bat conservatory, and the 4-H Florida Extension Service.
This grant was a collaborative effort with the Special Projects Director at the Pinellas County Administration Building.
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher for Gifted Students
Pinellas County Schools
08.1991 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher for Gifted Students
Hamilton County School District
08.1986 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Special Education K - 12
University of South Florida