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Joseph Powers

Quincy,MA

Summary

Compassionate and creative special education teacher with over a decade of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in inclusive and specialized settings. Licensed in History and Visual Art (Grades 5–12) and endorsed in Moderate Disabilities and SEI. Skilled in designing hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences, including electives in music, cooking, graphic arts, and 3D printing. Committed to student-centered instruction, community engagement, and building functional academic and life skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

South Shore Educational Collaborative
South Shore High School, MA
02.2015 - Current
  • Taught History, Graphic Arts, Art History, Music, and 3D Printing to high school students in specialized programs
  • Worked across the four programs: Quest Grades 3-8, Careers Grades 9-12, Special education, therapeutic, vocational-based, South Shore High School Grades 9-12, Special education, therapeutic, academic-based, Community Grades K-12, Adult Program (ages 18-22) Moderate to Severe Disabilities
  • Developed and led vocational transition electives, including cooking and personal finance
  • Designed and implemented individualized instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities
  • Co-coordinated summer school programming, including curriculum writing/planning, scheduling, guest speakers and hands-on workshops
  • Facilitated hybrid and remote learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic

Summer School Coordinator

South Shore Educational Collaborative
South Shore High School, MA
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Co-coordinated summer school programming, including guest speakers, scheduling, field-trip planning and hands-on workshops

Paraprofessional

South Shore Educational Collaborative
South Shore High School, MA
03.2012 - Current
  • Taught art classes in the 'Quest' program for children ages K-8

Education

Master of Education - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5–12

American International College
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

New England Institute of Art
05-2008

Skills

  • Instructional/Curriculum
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum design
  • Remote and hybrid teaching platforms
  • Arts integration & project-based learning
  • Assistive technology & accommodations
  • Instructional Software
  • Google Classroom
  • GoGuardian
  • Canva
  • Technology
  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
  • 3D Printing Tinkercad/Ultimaker Cura
  • Google Meet
  • Zoom
  • Vocational training
  • Student assessment
  • Professional development
  • Collaboration/Co-teaching lesson plans
  • Hybrid teaching
  • Individualized instruction
  • Special education practices
  • Curriculum development

Certification

  • Teacher, History 5–12 (Initial), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, (License #478834)
  • Teacher, Visual Art 5–12 (Initial), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, (License #478834)
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
  • Certification in 3D Printing Instruction
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • WELLE
  • ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Engage)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Summer School Coordinator

South Shore Educational Collaborative
07.2018 - 08.2020

Special Education Teacher

South Shore Educational Collaborative
02.2015 - Current

Paraprofessional

South Shore Educational Collaborative
03.2012 - Current

Master of Education - Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5–12

American International College

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

New England Institute of Art

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