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Samantha Shoppe

Augusta,ME

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges and achievements associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with a multi-discipline team to develop evidence based techniques for student's success. Implements successful management strategies to provide necessary support to Education Technicians.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Margaret Murphy Centers For Children
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with a multi-discipline team to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Provided extensive training on evidence based education teaching programs to Education Technicians.
  • Implemented individualized and group instruction specific to students.
  • Conducted academic assessments and interrupted results.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.

Education Technician

Margaret Murphy Centers For Children
09.2018 - 11.2022
  • Collected and analyzed daily speech, behavioral, and educational data to report progress of student.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through clear communication, consistent expectations, and mutual respect among students and staff members.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Engaged students in fun and meaningful learning opportunities.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Implemented necessary safety care strategies including de-escalation strategies.

Bakery/Cashier Assistant

Hannaford
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Managed customers concerns with a problem solving approach.
  • Incorporated team building strategies that increased communication.
  • Implemented effective cash handling procedures to minimize discrepancies in register counts.
  • Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and updating records accordingly.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Pharmacy Technician

Hannaford
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives and

doctors to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.

  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.

Waitress

Ruby Tuesday
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues promptly.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.

Teacher's Assistant

Monmouth Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Education

No Degree - Special Education

University of Maine

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services

University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta Maine
06.2020

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidence in Safety Care Strategies Including De-Escalation Skills
  • Staff Training
  • Data Analysis
  • Individualized and Group Instruction
  • Time Management
  • Data Collection
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Motivating Students
  • Team Communication

Certification

  • Teacher of Students with Disabilities GRADES K-8 : 282 Professional Certification
  • Teacher of Students with Disabilities GRADES 7-12 : 282 Professional Certification
  • Educational Technician III GRADES B-12
  • Completed Course Work and Supervision Required by the BACB.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Margaret Murphy Centers For Children
11.2022 - Current

Education Technician

Margaret Murphy Centers For Children
09.2018 - 11.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Hannaford
01.2017 - 09.2018

Waitress

Ruby Tuesday
11.2016 - 08.2018

Bakery/Cashier Assistant

Hannaford
02.2016 - 11.2018

Teacher's Assistant

Monmouth Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016

No Degree - Special Education

University of Maine

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

University of Southern Maine

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services

University of Maine At Augusta
Samantha Shoppe