Monica Chapman
Seattle,WA
Summary
National Board Certified Special Education professional with 24 years of experience working in high school resource rooms, specialized behavior support programs, and Transition Programs. I have a strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adapting to changing classroom dynamics, skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bellevue School District
09.2004 - Current
- 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Instruction in Special Ed
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12-2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Life skills instruction
- Assessment strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bellevue School District
09.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Instruction in Special Ed
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Idaho
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