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Nancy Shoemaker

Vernon,CT

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute Special Education

Manchester Public Schools
Manchester, CT
02.2022 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design and assess curriculum improvements.
  • Evaluated student for initial and triennial evaluations. Developed IEPs tailored to student needs.
  • Led Planning and Placement Team meetings
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Implemented S.P.I.R.E. reading program

Special Education Teacher

Windsor Locks Middle School
7 Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT
08.2002 - 06.2021
  • 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.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Evaluated students and developed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Participated in Planning and Placement Team meetings
  • Supervised and evaluated paraprofessionals

Education

Master of Science - Educational Technology

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.2004

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-1976

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Long Term Substitute Special Education

Manchester Public Schools
02.2022 - 12.2024

Special Education Teacher

Windsor Locks Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Educational Technology

Central Connecticut State University

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Central Connecticut State University

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