Debbie Gaffney
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville, PA
08.2008 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville, PA
10.2002 - 06.2006
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Neumann University
Aston PA08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA05-2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2006
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
Certification
- PA Instructional II Elementary Education K-6
- PA Instructional II Special Education PK-12
- PA Instructional II Middle Level Language Arts 6-9
Timeline
Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
08.2008 - 06.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Phoenixville Area School District
10.2002 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Education
Neumann University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Cabrini College
Associate of Arts - Education
Delaware County Community College
- PA Instructional II Elementary Education K-6
- PA Instructional II Special Education PK-12
- PA Instructional II Middle Level Language Arts 6-9
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