Samantha Reynolds
Vernon,IL
Summary
Dynamic High School Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Carlyle High School, adept in differentiated instruction and student engagement. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, boosting student ownership of learning, and fostering strong relationships. Skilled in curriculum adjustments and conflict resolution, significantly enhancing classroom harmony and academic progress.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Salem Community High School
08.2016 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
High School Special Education Teacher
Carlyle High School
08.2002 - 07.2016
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Generated long-term action plans to help struggling students succeed academically.
- Assembled resource materials to communicate helpful information to parents and staff regarding special needs topics.
Education
Masters in Education - Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2002
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Special Education
Greenville College
Greenville, IL05.2002
Associate of Arts - General Office Services
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2000
Skills
- Assessment administration
- Classroom Organization
- Student Engagement
- Literacy development
- Teaching strategies
- Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Material Selection
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Motivating students
- Behavior Modifications
- Learning Style Assessments
- Progress Evaluations
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Life Skills Instruction
- Learning Style Assessment
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Salem Community High School
08.2016 - Current
High School Special Education Teacher
Carlyle High School
08.2002 - 07.2016
Masters in Education - Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Special Education
Greenville College
Associate of Arts - General Office Services
Kaskaskia College
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