Meranda Case
Howland,ME
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with over a decade of success in fast-paced Special Services environments. Confident team player with a strong background in Special Education, specializing in Individual Education Plans and Section 504 duties. Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail, adept at efficiently managing multiple tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technician III
RSU 26
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Planned outreach events for special education classrooms.
- Monitored student safety and intervened in situations such as escalated and behavioral crises.
- Resolved student conflicts by applying strong guidance and de-escalation abilities to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Educational Technician II
Veazie Community School
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Monitored student safety and intervened in situations such as crisis and escalated situations.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Planned and prepared various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Educational Technicial II
Catch A Falling Star
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Lead Teacher
Seedlings Early Learning Center
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
Education
Currently Finishing Bachelors - Elementary Education
University Of Maine
Orono, MECertified Safety Care Trainer - Behavioral Solutions
Quality Behavioral Solutions
High School Diploma -
Piscataquis Community Secondary School
Guilford, MESkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Motivating Students
- Safety Care instructor
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Program Development and Management
- Disability assessment testing
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Scheduling
- Billing and invoicing
- Team support
- Data collection
- Excel spreadsheets
- Documentation and control
Timeline
Educational Technician III
RSU 26
04.2016 - 06.2021
Educational Technician II
Veazie Community School
09.2014 - 04.2016
Educational Technicial II
Catch A Falling Star
08.2013 - 09.2014
Lead Teacher
Seedlings Early Learning Center
09.2011 - 09.2013
Certified Safety Care Trainer - Behavioral Solutions
Quality Behavioral Solutions
High School Diploma -
Piscataquis Community Secondary School
Currently Finishing Bachelors - Elementary Education
University Of Maine
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