Madeline McElroy
Spokane
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher seeking admission to Texas Tech University’s Master of Education program with a concentration in Deafblindness to deepen expertise in serving students with significant, complex multiple disabilities and to enhance instructional and support practices for learners with deafblindness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed students with profound intellectual disabilities, co-occurring sensory impairments, and particularly those with medical and mobility challenges that necessitate extensive communication support and dependence on adults for self-care.
- Provided instruction in a program that primarily caters to individuals with specific nursing or healthcare needs, involving the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology to enhance their educational experience and overall well-being.
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs, ensuring their functional academic success and growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust instructional methods.
- Designed and delivered adaptive learning materials for various disabilities.
- Provided strong instructional leadership by supervising up to five paraprofessionals and a classroom nurse to ensure consistent, high-quality support for students in a special education classroom.
Registered Behavior Technician
Tamarack Family Services
Coeur d’Alene, ID
04.2021 - Current
- Worked with clients ages four to sixteen diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities implementing behavior support plans as advised by supervising BCBA; took data with fidelity in accordance with programming; assisted clients in developing positive adaptive behaviors to reduce maladaptive behaviors using the principles of positive reinforcement.
Respite Care Provider
Respite Care Provider
Coeur d’Alene, ID
06.2016 - Current
- Provided care and supervision for a child with complex multiple disabilities in her home and the community to provide her primary caregivers with a break, and increase the child’s independence through working with a variety of people; assisted a child with all aspects of personal care including oral feeding, tube feeding, medication administration, toileting, bathing, dressing, and transferring; effectively managed a multitude of behavioral and medical needs in the home and community settings.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Education and BCaBA Verified Course Sequence
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2024
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Instructional Strategies for Students with Significant Complex Multiple Disabilities
- Assistive Technology and Alternative Augmentative Communication devices
- Paraprofessional Supervision
Certification
- Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate
- Special Education Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Tamarack Family Services
04.2021 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Respite Care Provider
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Special Education and BCaBA Verified Course Sequence
Gonzaga University
TRAININGS
- What’s Communication Got To Do With It? Everything! February 2024 - Washington DeafBlind Program