Darcy Shuman
Summary
Passionate Special Education Mentor Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in CT and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates and collaborates well with all stakeholders to provide supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Lifelong educator familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children who is seen as a natural leader and special education expert within the school.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
CT Comprehensive Special Education 165
2
2
CT Elementary Education 005
Work History
Certified Special Education Teacher High School
Enfield Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Teacher of inclusion model of co-teaching 9thgrade students within Modern World History course.
- Teacher of Resource Room Reading Class
- Teacher of Resource Room Learning Strategies Classes
- One on One Reading tutor summer school
- Summer School Teacher of Medically Fragile Students 2017
- Summer School Teacher of Self-Contained Classroom 2016
- Provide specialized reading and writing instruction in co-taught social studies classes to address individual IEP goals and objectives.
- Special education case manager
- Facilitates PPT meetings ,creating appropriate special education programming based on student present level of performance utilizing data from multiple sources including class performance and interpretation of psychoeducational evaluations and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Writes Individualized Educational Plans
- Collaborates and consults with service providers including regular education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, parents and administrators
- Dyslexia Reading Specialist trained in Orton Gillingham and Wilson Reading programs.
- Uses educational technology to implement services and collect and interpret data.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Enfield Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2014
- Taught third, fourth, and fifth grade as regular education classroom teacher
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of St. Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2017
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA01.1999
Skills
- Led and facilitated multiple professional development programs in the area of special education, inclusion, and reading instruction
- Wrote curriculum for special education reading program and learning strategies course at the high school level
- Ability to quickly learn and implement multiple new technologies and software platforms related to job including CTSEDS, PowerSchool, Enriching Students, IEP direct, IEP plus, Microsoft Office tools including TEAMS
- Effective in collaboration and teaching adults and students to meet diverse needs of learners
- Proven ability to streamline data and processes to share with colleagues for improved outcomes
- Strong skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, analysis, critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking
- Dyslexia Reading Specialist trained in Orton Gillingham and Wilson Reading programs
Certification
CT Teaching Certification Elementary 005
Comprehensive Special Education 165
Timeline
Certified Special Education Teacher High School
Enfield Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Enfield Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
University of St. Joseph
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy Instruction
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bridgewater State University
CT Teaching Certification Elementary 005, Comprehensive Special Education 165
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