Corey Donovan
Amesbury,MA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Skilled in delivering effective instruction for students with special needs, emotional disabilities, and learning disabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
LPS, Washington Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the general education teachers to ensure students are making progress in the classroom
- Frequently utilize WIAT-IV protocols in development of initial evaluations and three year evaluations
- Create and manage Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies
- Applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Monitor student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Coordinate and lead regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Lowell Catholic High School
03.2011 - 06.2024
- Assisted head coach in all aspects of team management, including practice planning, game preparation, and player development.
- Instructed players in baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running.
- Exercised effective communication with members of community and team.
- Observed and evaluated player performance, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
CSA Teacher
LPS, Washington Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Created IEP's for students on the spectrum of autism in a sub separate classroom for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students
- Monitored and evaluated students progress with discrete trials and assessments; provided interventions and methods for behavior management
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and outside agencies to ensure students receive the best possible services
- Facilitated IEP meetings
CSA Paraprofessional
LPS
10.2010 - 06.2017
- Knowing specific learning needs of the students and displayed patience, communication, and the ability to work with diverse students
- Supported students with disabilities in a classroom setting, assisted with classroom management, and behavior support resulting in improved student engagement and participation
- Provided accommodations and modifications to support student learning goals
- Collaborated with special education and general education teachers to support students
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2010
Awards
Daley Middle School named the most outstanding 8th grade boy and girl award the Corey Donovan Award 2011-2014
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
LPS, Washington Elementary
08.2023 - Current
CSA Teacher
LPS, Washington Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Lowell Catholic High School
03.2011 - 06.2024
CSA Paraprofessional
LPS
10.2010 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fitchburg State University
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