Elizabeth May
Grove City
Summary
Experienced interventions specialist with a strong background in IEP development and adaptive learning strategies, skilled in fostering student engagement and a multicultural approach. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with parents, educators, and related service staff to support student growth. Passionate individual with experience in helping students of all abilities reach goals in education, social-emotional, self-help, and more. Strong work ethic to create a positive and encouraging learning environment that values individual differences. Committed to helping special education students overcome challenges and build self-confidence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs.
- Document all activities related to student progress monitoring and intervention implementation promptly
- Facilitate meetings with IEP Teams to discuss student needs and set goals for educational programming.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for improving student performance.
- Create a positive learning environment through the use of behavior management techniques, social skills instruction, and individualized interventions for academic and social growth.
- Implement evidence-based interventions such as direct instruction, problem-solving strategies, and self-monitoring techniques to address identified areas of need.
- Engage in professional development opportunities related to best practices and special education.
- Designed and implemented instructional programs and support services, allowing students to progress with IEPs.
First Grade Teacher
Marion City School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and understanding of core subjects.
- Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, phone calls, and conferences.
- Provided individual attention to struggling learners using differentiated instruction techniques.
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the age level and interests of students.
- Adhered to state Standards when creating curricula for each subject area.
- Maintained a positive and safe classroom environment via effective management and discipline techniques
- Participated in professional development courses related to instructional strategies and current educational trends
- Integrated social studies, science, math, language arts, writing, art, and music into daily lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to track progress and adjust teaching strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education With A Concentration in ASD
Bowling Green State University
05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching, Leadership, And Cultural Competency
Unviersity of Iowa
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
05.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP Development
- Emotional Support
- Adaptive Learning
- Family-Teacher Collaboration
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Student Engagement
- Special Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Transition Planning
Certification
- PreK-3 Intervention Specialist License
- PreK-5 General Education Educator License
- Birth to Age 3 Early Intervention License
- K-12 Reading Certificate
Timeline
Preschool Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
08.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Marion City School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Special Education With A Concentration in ASD
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts - Teaching, Leadership, And Cultural Competency
Unviersity of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University