Pamela Claywell
Avon,CT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in implementing multiple reading programs, including Wilson and Lindamood, to enhance student abilities. Excelled in leading professional development and managing caseloads at Consolidated School District of New Britain CT. Skilled in communication, collaboration, and delivering individualized instruction, significantly improving reading outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Reading Consultant
Consolidated School District of New Britain CT
08.1999 - 11.2020
Taught in inclusion classes at high and middle school levels, included all disciplines. Worked collaboratively with all staff.
Taught self contained classes to include SEM, and LD.
Taught reading classes at high and middle school levels to include: Wilson, Read 180, System 44, Let's read, Lindamood.
Lead Professional Development at high school level to aid in strategy based instruction to support struggling readers in main stream classes..
Managed case loads to insure all students were receiving established services and meeting all state requirements.
Special Education Teacher
Ben Bronz Academy
08.1993 - 06.1999
- Created and implemented an organizational and time management curriculum.
- Created and implemented a school wide research project which included all students completing a simulated real life experience, research on same, creating a report and a presentation to the school.
- Taught middle and high school students multiple reading and language courses to include; Let's read, Lindamood, (completed training), SRA decoding and comprehension, Ben Bronz fluency practice, Instrumental Enrichment,
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CTSkills
Communication and collaboration skills with all stakeholders to include, staff, parents and students
Implementing multiple instructional programs and strategies to strengthen student reading and language abilities
Individual and small group instruction of multiple reading and language programs
Certification
Wilson Reading Program - Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Reading Consultant
Consolidated School District of New Britain CT
08.1999 - 11.2020
Special Education Teacher
Ben Bronz Academy
08.1993 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Hartford