Ellen McInnis
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Plymouth Public Schools - Plymouth South High
08.1988 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught Specialized Reading classes for students with diagnosed specific disability in Reading
Bank Teller
Falmouth Cooperative Bank
05.1987 - 08.1988
Head Waitress
Chef Urano's Restaurant
08.1986 - 08.1987
Reservation office supervisor
Steamship Authority
06.1984 - 07.1986
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Chantilly High School
08.1983 - 05.1984
- Worked on teaching team in Biology modifying general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught Consumer Math integrating hands-on materials and experience for a more relevant curriculum
- Conducted standardized testing and prepared Individualized Educational Plans.
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Rose Hill Elementary
08.1982 - 06.1983
- Conducted resource classes for grades 1-5
- Developed motivational point system increasing student initiative and reducing wasted class time
- Wrote all objectives for Individual Education Plans.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Robert E. Lee High School
08.1982 - 06.1983
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Houston Ind. School District - Dogan Elementary
08.1980 - 05.1982
- Introduced new Special Education program in inner-city school
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Education - Reading
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Special Education - Elementary Ed.
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA05.1978
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Progress Evaluations
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Adjustments
Certification
- Certified: Massachusetts - June 2024
- Moderate Special Needs
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Plymouth Public Schools - Plymouth South High
08.1988 - 09.2021
Bank Teller
Falmouth Cooperative Bank
05.1987 - 08.1988
Head Waitress
Chef Urano's Restaurant
08.1986 - 08.1987
Reservation office supervisor
Steamship Authority
06.1984 - 07.1986
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Chantilly High School
08.1983 - 05.1984
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Rose Hill Elementary
08.1982 - 06.1983
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Fairfax County Schools - Robert E. Lee High School
08.1982 - 06.1983
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Houston Ind. School District - Dogan Elementary
08.1980 - 05.1982
Master of Education - Reading
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Special Education - Elementary Ed.
Westfield State College
- Certified: Massachusetts - June 2024
- Moderate Special Needs
- Elementary Education
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