Mandy Paulson
Durant
Summary
Experienced Elementary Educator with 13 years in K-6 instruction focused on engagement and developmentally appropriate practices. Licensed Master Educator skilled in differentiated instruction and inclusive curriculum, dedicated to enhancing learning environments and fostering strong family partnerships to support academic success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Davenport Community School District
Davenport
01.2013 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned instruction for K-6 students in inclusive and small-group settings
- Differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs of students, including those with IEPs, enhancing individual student engagement
- Provide targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to support foundational skill development
- Fostered a structured and positive classroom environment that integrated social-emotional learning, promoting student well-being and academic success
- Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, and families to create tailored support plans, facilitating student success and inclusion
- Use assessment data to monitor progress and guide instructional decisions
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside University
Sioux City, IABachelor of Arts -
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IASkills
- K-6 Classroom Instruction
- Small-group instruction
- Literacy & Numeracy Development
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Family collaboration
Certifications And Licensure
Master Educator License, 05/01/25, 05/01/30, K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher (102), Special Education Consultant (250), Instructional Strategist II: ID (K-12), Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate (K-8)
Professional Development
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
- UFLI Literacy
- Orton-Gillingham Approach
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
- MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
- FASTBridge Assessment
- 95% Group Interventions
- Zones of Regulation
- Character Strong
- Achieve IEP system training
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Davenport Community School District
01.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Morningside University
Bachelor of Arts -
St. Ambrose University