Gillian Shepard
Ponte Vedra Beach
Summary
Skilled ESE Inclusion Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities (VE) with three years of experience supporting students with diverse disabilities in Pre-K through 1st-grade. Known for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, adept at implementing educational best practices and differentiated instruction techniques for a positive and engaging classroom experience. Committed to fostering academic growth and social development for all students, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those taught.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Inclusion Teacher – Varying Exceptionalities
Lakeside Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Summative Rating of Effective and Highly Effective teaching in three years of experience
- Create and implement IEPs in collaboration with general education teachers and specialists for students with disabilities
- Facilitate annual IEP meetings, as well as conduct eligibility meetings, re-evaluations, and amendments to IEPs as needed.
- Plan and deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) in a small group setting within an inclusion classroom tailored to students with individual goals.
- Apply developmentally appropriate methods—structured play, visual supports, and hands-on learning—to support early academic and social milestones.
- Conduct daily progress monitoring to inform data-driven instructional adjustments.
- Maintain open communication with families through conferences, newsletters, and collaborative IEP meetings.
- Develop a structured classroom environment, including a sensory corner and behavior supports, to enhance engagement and self-regulation.
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration: Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA04.2021
Skills
- Early Childhood Special Education
- IEP Development & Compliance
- Inclusive Co-Teaching & Push-In Support
- Behavior Management (PBIS, Zones of Regulation)
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- Family & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Classroom Structure & Sensory Organization
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate – Exceptional Student Education (Pre-K–12)
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate- Pre-K-3 Subtests: Developmental Knowledge, Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science
Timeline
ESE Inclusion Teacher – Varying Exceptionalities
Lakeside Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration: Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
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