Maja McIntosh
Douglas City,CA
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
Douglas City Elementary School
2012.08 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, reinforcing key concepts and providing additional support to promote academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress regularly, utilizing various assessment tools to inform instruction and provide targeted feedback.
- Contributed actively in IEP meetings with parents, administrators, and support staff, collaborating on strategies that best supported each student''s unique needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement opportunities, promoting a supportive home-school partnership.
- 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.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
Master's (MA) - Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ10.2023
Master's - Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ10.2023
Credential in Special Education - Special Education
Chico State University
Chico, CA01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Simpson University
Redding, CA01.2011
Skills
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Emotional Support
- Collaborative Teaching
- Social Skills Training
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Advocacy
- Assessment Strategies
- Math Intervention
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Relationship Building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Role Model
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resource Specialist Teacher
Douglas City Elementary School
2012.08 - Current
Master's (MA) - Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Master's - Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder
Arizona State University
Credential in Special Education - Special Education
Chico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Simpson University
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