Isabel Harshaw
Lynnwood,WA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Crystal Springs Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Was consistent in cultivating connections and strong student rapport to foster engagement, respect, and care so students felt safe and eager to learn.
- Administered several different assessments (such as DIBELS), and iready diagnostic assessments to reflect on data and see what supports can be put in place for the success of each individual student.
- Lessons followed the gradual release model, often challenging students with higher level thinking questions, and pushing them to be self advocates, all while being consistent in teaching methods and expectations.
- Worked with curriculums such as "HMH Into Reading", "Math Expressions", and "2nd Step."
- Communicated constantly with parents about student growth, concerns, and diligently listened and provided support for each student and family.
Special Education Student Teacher, 3-5th Grade
Blaine Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted multiple Woodcock-Johnson IV tests and other benchmark assessments to create and write evaluations and IEPs that best fit each students needs through appropriate learning objectives, accomodations, and supports to make them successful.
- Lead IEP and Child Study Meetings.
- Modified general education curriculum (at the Tier 1 level) so students with complex needs (at the Tier 3 level) could access it using various instructional techniques such as explicit teaching approaches, differentiated methods and supports, emotional regulation and assistive technologies.
- Worked with curriculums such as "Bridges in Mathematics", "Fountas and Pinnell", and "The Zones of Regulation".
Volunteer Partner in Unified Sports
Bellingham Unified Sports - Special Olympics
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Formed relationships with 25 students in the local Community Transitions program while playing a season of Basketball followed by a season of Soccer.
- Fostered a safe learning environment for players to be friends, encourage one another, learn a new skill, and have fun.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special And Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School
Mukilteo, WA06.2019
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Inclusion Strategies
- IEP Development
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Timeline
General Education Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Crystal Springs Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Student Teacher, 3-5th Grade
Blaine Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer Partner in Unified Sports
Bellingham Unified Sports - Special Olympics
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special And Elementary Education
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School
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