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Donald Mack

Lawrence School District USD497
Lawrence,KS
11
years of professional experience

I am a dedicated special education professional with a track record of success in instruction, emotional support, and IEP development. I am focused on fostering trusting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Work History

SPED Interrelated Resource Teacher & Caseworker

10 Years 10 Months
Lawrence School District USD497 | 10.2015 - 08.2026

I have eleven years experience in special education and have been an Interrelated Resource Teacher & Caseworker for the last four years. I have established positive relationships with students and their parents. I have enjoyed collegial relationships with general and special education teachers and paraeducators. I have created and taught special education instruction differentiated to accommodate the varied needs of my students. I have created and maintained special education program documents (IEPs) that serve the needs of my students and meet the legal requirements of the State of Kansas. I am fluent in education platforms including FastBridge, Google Classroom, and Schoology. I have used AI to format transition statements on IEPs. My most significant accomplishment has been to be a positive influence in the lives of many students. This has been my raison d'être for many years now.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | 05.2024

Skills

I have co taught mathematics classes and I have been the go to guy for special education students needing tutoring in math. I also know high school curriculums well enough to help students in any subject.
I developed and delivered differentiated specialized instruction in reading
writing
math
and executive function for my students. I included formative testing to direct direct levels of instruction. I developed trusting relationships with my students and provided emotional support to them. A major component of my teaching has been to teach social skills in my classroom. I see most students as trying to figure out the world and their place in it. I have tried to help them with that. I addressed any behavioral issues with compassion and understanding.

Timeline

SPED Interrelated Resource Teacher & Caseworker

Lawrence School District USD497
10.2015 - 08.2026Read More

Fort Hays State University

Master of Science from Special Education
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Donald Mack