Jo Ann Schorsch
Princeton,WV
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in IEP and BIP implementation and exceptional classroom management, honed at Mercer County Schools. Excelled in fostering cognitive and behavioral development through innovative learning methods. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and motivating students, achieving significant progress in student confidence and positive behavior reinforcement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Schools
Princeton, WV
09.2009 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Special Education Teacher
SAD #34
Belfast, ME
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary/Special Education Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maine
Machias, ME05-2005
Skills
- Head teacher support
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year (2013)
- 110% Club (2014)
- Teacher of the Year (2015)
Certification
License No. H9C131400026
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate4115 Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD)0K-0612/12/201606/02/2009Permanent
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate4115 Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD)05-AD12/12/201606/02/2009Permanent
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate3600 Elementary Education0K-0612/12/201609/04/2019Permanent
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Schools
09.2009 - Current
Special Education Teacher
SAD #34
08.2005 - 06.2009
License No. H9C131400026
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate4115 Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD)0K-0612/12/201606/02/2009Permanent
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate4115 Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD)05-AD12/12/201606/02/2009Permanent
- 22-4 Professional Teaching Certificate3600 Elementary Education0K-0612/12/201609/04/2019Permanent
Master of Arts - Elementary/Special Education Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maine
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