Claire Longpre Chambers
Boise,ID
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, behavior management techniques, and individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique needs. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
West Ada School District
Boise, Idaho
08.2007 - Current
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Mentored teacher candidates and new teachers by helping them set up classrooms, lesson plans, data collection systems, positive behavior support systems, and problem-solving for other challenges that special education teachers face.
- Provided feedback to up to paraprofessionals, health technicians and behavior interventionists to ensure accurate data collection and consistent instruction.
Paraprofessional
West Ada School District
Boise, Idaho
11.2004 - 08.2007
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Tacoma , Washington
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Carried out site visits to collect field data such as lithology descriptions, stratigraphic logs and core samples for further analysis.
- Assessed the impacts of environmental changes on groundwater resources through the use of GIS mapping tools.
- Constructed cross sections depicting subsurface conditions to assist with predictive modelling efforts.
- Developed detailed hydrogeological reports summarizing results of geophysical surveys, drilling logs, test pits and other data collection activities.
Education
Master of Science - Quaternary Studies
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK06-1995
Skills
- IEP and BIP development and implementation
- Augmented communication devices
- Data collection systems
- Behavior support strategies
- Mentoring new teachers
- IEP and BIP implementation
Accomplishments
- 2012-2013: Lowell Scott Teacher of the Year
- 2020-Present: Council for Exceptional Children state Representative
- 2023-Present: Special Education Director for the West Adan Education Association
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2007 - Current
Paraprofessional
West Ada School District
11.2004 - 08.2007
Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
07.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Quaternary Studies
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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