Justin Fahrney
Greencastle,PA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Experience with supervising students at various work sites. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Dependable candidate who is a team player with experience in planning activities, delegating jobs, preparing students for jobs, supervising students, and building relationships with students and colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Washington County Public Schools
2003.08 - 2023.07
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Planned educational field trips and activities for students.
- Supervised and assisted students at various work sites.
- Maintained and supervised school greenhouse.
- Instructed students on how to safely use hand and power tools.
- Instructed students on internet safety and how to use Google Suite for their transition after high school.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Park Service Resource Managment
Gettysburg National Military Park
2003.04 - 2003.08
- Identified and prayed exotic plant species.
- Maintained records of spray usage and area covered.
- Identified and measured trees.
- Maintained tools and equipment.
- Maintained weed and grass growth.
- Trapped and removed nuisance groundhogs.
Seafood Clerk
Martins Food Store
1998.05 - 2003.04
- Earned Employee of the year and Employee of the year Awards.
- Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
- Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
- Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
- Interacted with customers to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
- Increased sales by explaining characteristics and providing serving suggestions for various seafood items.
- Followed written recipes to prepare prepackaged seafood meals.
- Created hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking products and specialty items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Summer Maintenance Worker
Grove Worldwide
1994.05 - 1997.08
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Trash pick up on grounds area of company.
- Landscaping of buildings.
- Painting of garage doors, doors, and curbs.
- Cutting and disposing of scrap metal.
- Organization of employee packets.
Education
No Degree - Wildlife And Fishery Sciences
Penn State University
Mont Alto, PANo Degree - Special Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PABachelor of Science - Earth And Space Science Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.1999
High School Diploma -
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro, PA06.1993
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Supervision of students and paraprofessionals
- IEP Development
- Parent, Guardian, Teacher, and Administration Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Use of Technology
- Small Group Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Job Readiness Training
- Maintaining Accurate Records
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Basic Work Maintenance
Certification
Maryland Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Washington County Public Schools
2003.08 - 2023.07
Park Service Resource Managment
Gettysburg National Military Park
2003.04 - 2003.08
Seafood Clerk
Martins Food Store
1998.05 - 2003.04
Summer Maintenance Worker
Grove Worldwide
1994.05 - 1997.08
No Degree - Wildlife And Fishery Sciences
Penn State University
No Degree - Special Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Earth And Space Science Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Maryland Teaching Certificate
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