Sally Hancock
Marblehead,MA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual instructional needs of special education students. Trained in Orton Gillingham reading instruction. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional collaboration skills with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rockport Elementary School
2014.08 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities, with an emphasis on reading instruction to students with specific learning disabilities.
- Mentored newly hired teachers
- Conducted Academic Achievement assessments and subsequently wrote reports describing and analyzing results and provided recommendations based on this analysis.
- Trained in Orton Gillingham Academy reading instruction.
Special Education Teacher
Marblehead Public Schools
2011.08 - 2014.07
- 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.
- Taught in substantially separate and inclusion setting classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Completed Academic Achievement assessments and wrote an evaluation report analyzing results.
Special Education Tutor
Marblehead Public Schools
2010.08 - 2011.07
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Marblehead Public Schools
2009.02 - 2010.07
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVMaster of Education - Special Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2011
Skills
- Scheduling Proficiency
- IEP Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Administrative Coordination
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Orton Gillingham instruction trained for students with specific learning disabilities in the area of reading.
- Parent Relationship Management
- Classroom Management
- Different Learning Styles
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rockport Elementary School
2014.08 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Marblehead Public Schools
2011.08 - 2014.07
Special Education Tutor
Marblehead Public Schools
2010.08 - 2011.07
Special Education Paraprofessional
Marblehead Public Schools
2009.02 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University
Master of Education - Special Education
Salem State University
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