Helen Hartman
Special Education Teacher
Elkton,Maryland
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Experience in and passion for modifying general education curriculum to meet the individual strengths, needs, and interests of students while aligning them to state standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students in a self-contained setting, grades K-5.
- Modified general education curriculum and used alternative curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated students, paraprofessionals, and related service providers schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
Bowie, MD
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students in a self-contained autism setting.
- Modified the third grade general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated students, paraprofessionals, and service provider schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools
Lanham, MD
08.2019 - 05.2020
- With the help of the internship teacher, modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies in a self-contained community-referenced instruction classroom.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with internship teacher to create engaging lessons and used feedback to gauge future lessons.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as going grocery shopping.
Special Education Tutor
Prince George's County Public Schools
Berwyn Heights, MD
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans based on my coursework and knowledge of the student and curriculum.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
Counselor
Camp C.A.R.E
Rising Sun, MD
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers with special-needs.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Supervised children with special needs during activities to maintain safety and engagement during camp.
Substitute Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
Elkton, SD
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park 08.2017 - 05.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MDSkills
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Modifying/Adapting Curriculum
Special education
Awards
Academic Honors, University of Maryland 2017-2019
Gaske Scholarship in Special Education, Univserity of Maryland 2019
Future Educator Scholarship, Cecil County Public Schools 2019
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maryland - College Park
08.2017 - 05.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Special Education Tutor
Prince George's County Public Schools
Counselor
Camp C.A.R.E
Substitute Teacher
Cecil County Public Schools