- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Road Trips
- Baking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Reading
Lisa Deegan
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chelsea School
08.2015 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Pathways Schools
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Education
Master of Arts - Holocaust And Genocide Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education 7-12
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2002
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student records management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Autism spectrum
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Special Education Credential -MD Department of Education.
- Social Studies Education 7-12 - MD and PA
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chelsea School
08.2015 - 09.2018
Special Education Teacher
Pathways Schools
10.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Holocaust And Genocide Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education 7-12
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
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