PAMELA SCHUETT-FOLLON
Volga
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with a strong background in developing individualized learning environments. Skilled in implementing communication and behavioral management strategies that promote inclusivity. Achievements reflect enhanced student academic performance and social skills through collaborative educational initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clinicare
Decorah
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Developed tailored learning and content strategies to address diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Facilitated completion of IEPs for students in Wisconsin and Iowa, ensuring compliance and tailored educational plans.
- Implemented behavior management strategies in self-contained classrooms for K-12 students in both states.
- Implemented Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques to effectively redirect student behavior.
- Developed and taught specially designed instruction for K-12 in both states.
- Supervised paraprofessionals in multiple settings.
- Completed state-mandated training courses to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Taught elementary to high school students social skills and academic skills in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Special Education Teacher
North Fayette Valley Community School District
Elgin
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define learning objectives and strategies, applying instructional methods to support student goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed learning strategies to support mentally and physically disabled students.
- Redirected students through Positive Behavior Support strategies in classroom settings.
- Cultivated strong student rapport to enhance classroom engagement and recorded progress to inform parents and administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Established sensory room with calming resources to support emotional regulation for students.
Special Education Teacher
Valders Area School District
Valders
08.2004 - 08.2011
- Developed and managed IEPs to establish clear learning objectives and tailored strategies, enhancing support for student goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classrooms.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Implemented life skills program, equipping students with essential tasks like checkbook balancing and laundry management.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Cultivated strong student rapport to enhance classroom engagement and tracked progress to keep parents and school administration informed.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education Teacher
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI05-2004
Des Moines, Iowa - Education
Drake University
Des Moines, IowaSkills
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Student record keeping
- Conflict mediation techniques
- Reporting on student progress
- Motivational strategies for students
- Differentiated instruction
- Program development and management
- Effective classroom oversight
- Expertise in higher education
- Strategies for special education
- Behavioral intervention
Certification
- Master's special education license, 2011 to current
- Certified in all state-mandatory pieces of training
- Certified in CPI
- Certified in bullying
- Certified in Trauma
- Certified in differential teaching
- Certified in work systems
- Certified in differential learning styles
- Certified in a mental health crisis
Accomplishments
- Achieved honor roll/Dean's list at UW Eau-Claire.
- Certified in CPI
- Trained in ABA
- Trained in PBIS
- Trained in all mandatory state requirements.
- Supervise numerous paraprofessionals.
- Trained in many technology programs: Class Dojo, Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Infinite Campus, FastBridge, MAPS, Iowa Assessments, BASC, Woodcock-Johnson testing, Aimsweb, and many more.
- Documented and resolved behavior issues that led to improvement in reading, writing, and math scores.
- Achieved behavior data by introducing Class Dojo for progress monitoring tasks.
- Achieved PBIS through effectively helping with team meetings with general education teachers, which led to successful graduates through team collaboration.
- Trained in Mental Health Crisis through NFVCC.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clinicare
08.2022 - 06.2026
Special Education Teacher
North Fayette Valley Community School District
08.2011 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Valders Area School District
08.2004 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Special Education Teacher
Silver Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The University of Wisconsin
Des Moines, Iowa - Education
Drake University