Allison Mahon
Athens,GA
Summary
Resilient special education teacher who maintains a positive mindset under times of stress and/or conflict. Maintains great relationships and consistent communication with parents, specialists, and service providers. Empathetic and accommodating when designing and implementing hands-on lessons and activities. Demonstrates a willingness to take on additional responsibilities in order to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (MO/SID)
Winder Barrow High School
08.2019 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans and behavior strategies for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities
- Employ technology to differentiate instruction and engage students in meaningful learning experiences
- Utilize visual aids and sensory tools to support student learning and engagement
- Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to address students' specific needs
- Collaborate with industry professionals to incorporate real-world skills and knowledge into lessons
- Conducted community-based outings to practice social skills in real-life setting
- Utilize differentiated instruction and assistive technology to meet diverse learning needs
- Mentored a student teacher on lesson planning and student progress monitoring
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EBD)
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to support students with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Assisted students with EBD as they transitioned into general education classrooms by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Teacher (MO/MI)
Cedar Shoals High School
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Rutland Academy
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Master of Education -
University of Phoenix
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA01.2009
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP development and implementation
- Transition planning
- Life skills instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior modification
- De-escalation techniques
- Data collection
Accomplishments
Awarded Faculty of the Month September 2024
Additional information - Responsibilities
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and physical therapist to customize adaptive equipment for students.
- Created a safe and structured classroom environment to promote student success and independence.
- Collected thorough behavioral data to determine frequency, duration, and intensity of the behavior.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to support students' academic and social development.
- Implemented research-based interventions to support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to foster social-emotional growth and academic success.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Certification
Certified Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (MO/SID)
Winder Barrow High School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher (MO/MI)
Cedar Shoals High School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher (EBD)
Rutland Academy
08.2013 - 05.2015
Certified Yoga Instructor
Master of Education -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oglethorpe University
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