Leslie Shipley
Madison,IN
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher from Madison Consolidated Schools, adept in Differentiated Instruction and fostering strong relationships for student success. Expert in IEP development and behavioral interventions, significantly enhancing learning outcomes for diverse learners through innovative instructional strategies and individualized support. 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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Madison Consolidated Schools
08.1990 - 05.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1985
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Small Group Instruction
Co-teaching Experience
Inclusion Strategies
Group and individual instruction
Motivating students
Instructional Strategies
Special Education
Behavior Intervention Plans
Trained in CPI
Visual supports
Literacy Intervention
Behavior Modifications
Progress Evaluations
Student Support
Functional Behavior Assessment
Instructional Adaptation
Behavior Modification
Emotional Support
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Mathematics Intervention
IEP development
Individualized Instruction
Behavior Modification Techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Madison Consolidated Schools
08.1990 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Indiana University Bloomington
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