Kelly McMahon
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher in Person and Online
Riverside Traditional School
07.2022 - Current
- Created and 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Special Education Teacher
Western Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Created and 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Resource Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Created and 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Texas El Paso
El Paso, Texas12.2016
No Degree - Master's of Special Education
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TexasSkills
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Motivating Students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Community Resource Referrals
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Relationship Building
- Parent Communications
Timeline
Resource Teacher in Person and Online
Riverside Traditional School
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Western Valley Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Resource Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
12.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Texas El Paso
No Degree - Master's of Special Education
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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