Emily Schneider

Designed and implemented alternative curricula emphasizing prerequisite and daily living skills.

• Utilized specialized instructional strategies and technology to meet individual student needs.
• Provided one-on-one and small group instruction targeting academic and behavioral growth.
• Collaborated with Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee to develop and implement IEPs.
• Collected, analyzed, and maintained data to monitor student progress and adjust interventions.
• Prepared and filed required physical and digital reports, records, and documents.
• Maintained a safe and structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Supervised and trained teacher aides and volunteers to support instructional goals.

• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels
• Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
• Use technology in teaching/learning process
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Provide or supervise personal care, and medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline
• Intervene in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

• Provided inclusion support for students K-5th in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
• Provided resource supplemental support in reading, writing, math and social skills.
• Served as department head for the campus special education team.
• Provided training for new hires.
• Ensured campus was in compliance with IEPs including accommodations, modifications and schedule of services.
• Collaborated with staff from all grade and instructional levels to ensure students were making adequate progress.
• Managed a caseload of 45 students.
• Created IEPs and facilitated ARD meetings for all ARDs on campus and virtually during the pandemic.
• Provided 1:1 virtual instruction and support as well as digital assignments during the pandemic.

• Developed and implemented differentiated lessons to increase student understanding and success.
• Routinely met with parents to discuss solutions to learning interruptions.
• Developed and analyzed assessments to modify instruction.
• Coordinated lunch tutorials for students needing extra attention.
• Received high remarks for the creativity of instructional techniques.
• Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents and staff regarding student support in and out of the classroom.

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration.
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance learning.
• Utilized technology to support interactive learning experiences for students.
• Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and feedback.
• Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavior.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
• Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
• Adapted instructional materials based on individual student needs or interests.
• Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
• Presented educational material in an interesting manner that kept students engaged.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
• Created innovative ways of engaging students in the subject matter.
• Motivated students with positive reinforcement techniques to encourage engagement in the classroom.

• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
• Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
• Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
• Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
• Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

• Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.

• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Employed hands on learning activities and techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
• Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.

• Developed strategies and curriculum for special education students with severe behavioral issues that achieved 100% reduction in physical aggression towards self and others.