Eileen Ewan
Special Education Teacher
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gloucester County Special Services School District
Sewell, NJ
09.2003 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08-2001
Skills
- Team Management
- MS Office
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Self-Directed
- Customer Relations
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year in 2016
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gloucester County Special Services School District
09.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Rowan University