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Diane Coleman

Wheeling,WV

Summary

Experienced educator providing specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments or blindness.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Ohio County Schools
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Pursued professional development opportunities
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Improved student engagement through interactive lesson plans
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Worked with paraprofessionals and teachers to design individualized plans.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss



Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Hancock County Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Pursued professional development opportunities
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Improved student engagement through interactive lesson plans
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Worked with paraprofessionals and teachers to design individualized plans.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss

Early Intervention-Vision Specialist

WV Birth to Three
11.2009 - Current

Conduct comprehensive vision evaluations to determine eligibility for services.


Educating and supporting caregivers in regards to their child's vision development.


Providing unique strategies and tools to optimize experiences by modifying the environment.


Collaborating with other professionals to address all areas of development

Religious Education Teacher

Mount De Chantel Visitation Academy
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Encouraged open discussions about faith-related questions and concerns.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of progress.
  • Enhanced student understanding of religious texts by
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Vincent's School
08.1993 - 05.1995


  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Encouraged creative expression among students through introduction of weekly art projects.


Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
05-2025

Vision Impairment Licensure - Vision Impairments

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
12-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-1992

Skills

  • Proficiency in Braille
  • Expertise in integrating assistive technology (AT)
  • Training student's to use assistive technology (AT)
  • Knowledge of eye conditions and impairments
  • Strong communications skills
  • Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Support students with varying levels of vision loss
  • Suggest accomodations and modifications to student's classroom and curriculum
  • Adapting student materials
  • Perform functional vision and learning media assessments
  • Collaborating with team members
  • Understanding student challenges and providing educational and emotional support

Timeline

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Ohio County Schools
12.2024 - Current

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Hancock County Schools
08.2021 - Current

Early Intervention-Vision Specialist

WV Birth to Three
11.2009 - Current

Religious Education Teacher

Mount De Chantel Visitation Academy
08.2006 - 05.2008

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Vincent's School
08.1993 - 05.1995

Master of Arts - Special Education

Marshall University

Vision Impairment Licensure - Vision Impairments

Marshall University

Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8

West Virginia University
Diane Coleman