Christopher Shaw
Bethlehem,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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2001 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2000
Skills
- Learning Style Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating Students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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