Dawn Hammerbacker
Middle River,Md
Summary
Organized, driven, and versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
MARLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2019 - Current
- Wilson Reading Interventionist: Provided Tier 3 Intervention to approximately 25 students yearly in grades 6-8; including rigorous instruction in foundational skills required to meet MCCR for ELA.
- Data collection and collaboration with Special Educators to measure growth and design instruction within general education setting; assisting and mentoring new teachers when writing IEP goals.
Self-contained Teacher, Special Populations
ABBEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
06.2005 - 06.2019
- Established program for students with significant intellectual disabilities from ages 3-13
- Collaboration with OT, PT, and SLP service providers; supervised support staff
- Data collection, IEP management, Alternate State testing
Special Education Teacher, Severe Populations
WHITE OAK SCHOOL
02.1996 - 06.2005
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system whilst providing specialized instruction to students with severe emotional disabilities.
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATATION - Special Education
Concordia University, Portland
Portland, OR10.2015
BACHELORS SCIENCE - Elementary Education And Special Education
Notre Dame University of MD
Baltimore, MD12.1995
Skills
- Growth Mindset
- Problem Solving
- Uses Data in Decision Making
- Adaptable To New Situations
- Effective Communicator
- Detail Orientated
- Relationship Building
- Co-teaching Experience
Certification
Elementary Education 1-8
Special Education 1-8
Tech Skills
- Google Suite and Microsoft tools
- Virtual Special Education teacher during COVID
- Proficient in Nearpod, Jamboard, Blooket, Wordwall,
- BrightSpace and Blackboard experience
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
MARLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2019 - Current
Self-contained Teacher, Special Populations
ABBEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
06.2005 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher, Severe Populations
WHITE OAK SCHOOL
02.1996 - 06.2005
MASTERS OF EDUCATATION - Special Education
Concordia University, Portland
BACHELORS SCIENCE - Elementary Education And Special Education
Notre Dame University of MD
Elementary Education 1-8
Special Education 1-8
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