Gwendolyn Sherman

· Responsible for teaching student with various developmental in a grade 3-5 self-contained Classroom.

· Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment.

· Conducted assessment of students learning styles and generated instructional activities based on results.

· Collaborated with school-based administrators, leadership teams and central office staff.

· Responsible for teaching life skills to students in grades 1-3.

· Instructed students in the areas of reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.

· Implemented instruction to meet the individual needs, interest and abilities of students.

· Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.

· Modify general education curriculum for students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

· Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on-activities and class discussions.

· Conducted small group and individual instruction based on differentiated learning needs of students.

· Monitored and helped student gain self-help strategies for successful functioning in school and in society.

· Developed appropriate individual plans to promote educational and social development.

· Scheduled and conducted sub-committee annual review meetings.

· Responsible for the implementation of an instructional, therapeutic and skill development for students in grades K-8 Autism Program

· Conducted regular classroom visits and provided feedback for improvement and encouragement of teams teaching practices.

· Aided with complicated pupil support meetings.

· Collaborated with school-based administrators, leadership teams and central office staff.

· Supported training and supervision of teacher assistants and support aides.

· Test students using the Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Achievement to determine educational strength and weaknesses.

· Presented formal and informal test interpretation results, Individualized Education Plan, annual goals and objectives during meetings with parents, advocated and other school personnel.

· Strong knowledge of Special Education Process, State and Federal Laws.

• Responsible for teaching students with neural development disorders in a K-4 Self-Contain Autism Program
• Conducted assessment of student learning styles and generated instructional activities based on results
• Planned and utilized palpitate institutional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment.
• Employed a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs of students
• Utilized technology for teaching/learning process Develop appropriate individual education plans to promote educational and social development.

• Provided leadership and managed day-to-day activities of the school
• Visited classroom's, observed different teaching and classroom management methods.
• Facilitated the implementation of a school wide behavior plan
• Planned family events to encourage the participation of parents and families in the education of children
• Supported teachers and staff by handling student disciple issues
• Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student discipline approaches
• Assisted with student activities beyond the school day
• Lunch duty

• Instructed students identified as severe emotional disturbed in a self-contained class.
• Provided home instruction for students unable to attend school for behavioral challenges.
• Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify, develop positive behavioral intervention/support plans.
• Instruct students in the areas of reading, mathematics, science and social studies.
• Employed a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs of students
• Develop appropriate individual education plans to promote educational and social development