Rachel L. Hedgcock
Special Education Teacher
Nanticoke,PA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education - Autistic Support Teacher from Wilkes-Barre Area School District, adept in creating tailored educational plans and implementing behavioral intervention strategies. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement and progress through differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Expert in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and skilled in effective communication, ensuring significant academic and behavioral advancements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education - Autistic Support Teacher
Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Wilkes-Barre, USA
08.2012 - Current
- Write and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with autism, ensuring tailored educational plans aligned with state standards and individual student needs.
- Held regular IEP meetings with parents, administrators, and support staff to discuss student progress, challenges, and adjustments to educational plans.
- Adapted and modified curriculum and lesson plans to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including the use of visual aids, hands-on activities, and technology.
- Provided ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy to students to improve communication, social, and behavioral skills, resulting in measurable progress in student behavior and engagement.
- Utilized behavioral intervention strategies to manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment, ensuring all students had the opportunity to succeed.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and paraprofessionals, to provide holistic support for students' academic and social needs.
- Regularly assessed student progress and implemented data-driven interventions to track academic and behavioral development, adapting strategies as necessary to meet student goals.
SHINE Teacher
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging after-school educational programs to reinforce core academic subjects for students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving through project-based learning.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
Education
Masters - School Counseling
Commonwealth University
01.2027
Masters - Advanced Practice in Special Education with Autism Endorsement
Holy Family University
01.2024
STEM Endorsement Certificate -
King’s College
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Misericordia University
01.2011
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Adapted Curriculum Design
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Assistive Technology
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Crisis Management
- Communication (Verbal & Written)
Certification
- Instructional II Special Education PK-12, PA
- Instructional II Elementary Education K-6, PA
- Autism Endorsement Certificate, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
- STEM Endorsement Certificate, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Projects
Leadership Northeast Impact Program, Participant, 2023, Participated in the Impact: Leadership in Education experience, which brought together regional education professionals to engage in interactive sessions designed to empower teachers as agents of positive change within schools., Collaborated with K-12 educators from public and private schools throughout Luzerne County, focusing on the challenges and needs of local education., Engaged in Leadership Northeast’s nationally recognized Core program, blending leadership training with hands-on strategies to create transformative change in the educational environment., Developed and enhanced leadership and collaboration skills, learning best practices to support educational development and promote progress in local schools.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SHINE Teacher
Wilkes University
01.2017 - 01.2024
Special Education - Autistic Support Teacher
Wilkes-Barre Area School District
08.2012 - Current
- Instructional II Special Education PK-12, PA
- Instructional II Elementary Education K-6, PA
- Autism Endorsement Certificate, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
- STEM Endorsement Certificate, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Masters - Advanced Practice in Special Education with Autism Endorsement
Holy Family University
STEM Endorsement Certificate -
King’s College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Misericordia University
Masters - School Counseling
Commonwealth University
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