Jordan Wade
East Taunton,MA
Summary
Organized Social-Emotional/Behavior teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Massachusetts. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fall River Public Schools
Fall River, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Paraprofessional
Fall River Public Schools
Fall River, MA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education: Severe Disabilities
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MABachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2020
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating Students
Coach
Coach field hockey and softball at Taunton High School. Was a coach on the 2021 State Championship team. During the summer, I coach a summer softball team for 13-15 year olds.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fall River Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Fall River Public Schools
10.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education: Severe Disabilities
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Southern New Hampshire University
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