Mindy Shea
Bonsall,CA
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher with both Special Education experience and General Education classroom experience. Over 15 years of experience creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for students with diverse abilities. Proven ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet individual needs, fostering academic and social development. Excellent classroom management with high expectations and structure. Expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, support staff, and administrators. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families. Professional, detail oriented, organized, and prompt in responding to email communications. Committed to ongoing professional development and relevant best practices in special education. Skilled in providing virtual teaching utilizing different virtual platforms and technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Pacific View Charter School
Oceanside, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Facilitated meetings between parents, administrators and teachers regarding IEPs, services provided and academic progress.
- Provided support for mainstreaming of special education students into regular classrooms when appropriate.
- Provided direct instruction to students with special needs in a variety of areas, including academics, behavior management and social skills.
- Observed and documented student performance, progress and behaviors in order to ensure that individual goals were being met.
- Coordinated communication among outside agencies providing services such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding behavioral issues or personal concerns.
- Conducted assessments of student learning strengths and weaknesses using formal and informal evaluation procedures.
- Established positive relationships with families through collaborative problem solving approaches.
- Maintained accurate records of IEPs, student progress reports, lesson plans and attendance information.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for students moving from one grade level or school setting to another.
- Developed educational materials tailored to the individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to develop Individualized Education Programs for students.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials as necessary to meet the needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
Education
Education Specialist - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA03-2023
Master of Arts - Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA05-2007
Multiple Subject CA Teaching Credential - Education
Alliant University
San Diego, CA05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA12-2005
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Multicultural Education
- Student Engagement
- Special Education
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Kinesthetic Learning
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Differentiated Instruction
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Education Specialist
Pacific View Charter School
08.2014 - Current
Education Specialist - Education
National University
Master of Arts - Education
Alliant International University
Multiple Subject CA Teaching Credential - Education
Alliant University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University Irvine
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