Elaine Chapman

Madison Middle School, 6th Grade English Language Arts

* Language Arts & Reading Instruction for academic and advanced classes

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state/national standards.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Madison Middle School, Special Education Lead Teacher, ARD coordinator, Inclusion support

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Scheduled ARD attendance for Special and General Education Teachers
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

Madison Middle School, Special Education, Content Mastery 7th & 8th grade.

• Developed curriculum and instructed study skills for Special Education students in General Education classes
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Woodson Skill Center, Special Education, severely challenged students

• Instruction in Functional Academics, Life skills, Community immersion and Social Skills

• Teaching Assistant 1 year, then teacher to severely mentally and physically challenged adult education students while adding Mentally Retarded teaching certification
• Classroom and community instruction in Academic Life Skills of cooking, shopping, money management and social skills.