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Kimberly Shaw

Apex,NC

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

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Wake County Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Reading Interventionist - High School

Madisonville North High School
01.2013 - Current
  • Provide targeted reading interventions for struggling readers grade 9-12
  • Support teachers in developing and implementing reading strategies
  • Collect data to progress monitor intervention effectiveness and implement referrals for special education services when needed.

Special Education Teacher - High School

Madisonville North High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Trained and implemented various reading strategies
  • Identified and implemented goals tailored to individual student needs
  • Modeled and consulted with teachers on modifications and accommodations for instruction and materials ensuring individual student needs were addressed
  • Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, technology, and small group work.

Special Education Teacher - Middle School

West Hopkins School
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Identified and implemented goals tailored to individual student needs
  • Modeled and consulted with teachers on modifications and accommodations for instruction and materials ensuring individual student needs were addressed
  • Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, technology, and small group work.

Teacher - Special Education 4th Grade

Jesse Stuart Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Developed and implemented student IEPs
  • Provided explicit instruction in reading, spelling, writing and math
  • Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration skills.

Teacher - 4th Grade

Highview Christian School
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Successfully maintained effective classroom management by establishing clear, consistent behavior, guidelines, and creating an organized classroom
  • Promoted mutual respect while making learning exciting through engaging lessons and activities
  • Achieved excellent parental support through ongoing communication.

Education

Masters - Special Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
01.2010

Masters - Teaching

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.1995

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Skills Development

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Wake County Schools
08.2022 - Current

Reading Interventionist - High School

Madisonville North High School
01.2013 - Current

Special Education Teacher - High School

Madisonville North High School
01.2009 - 01.2013

Special Education Teacher - Middle School

West Hopkins School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Teacher - Special Education 4th Grade

Jesse Stuart Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2006

Teacher - 4th Grade

Highview Christian School
01.1999 - 01.2000

Masters - Special Education

Murray State University

Masters - Teaching

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

California Polytechnic State University
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