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
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
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, CT05.2004
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-1976
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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