Samantha Wagner
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at LCSC, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering parent collaboration. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I successfully enhanced student engagement and behavior, promoting a positive learning environment for diverse learners. Committed to empowering students with disabilities through tailored support and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
LCSC
08.2025 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
Paraprofessional
LCSC
09.2014 - Current
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
Education
No Degree - Special Education Teaching
ITeach
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Art & Design, Law & Society
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2007
Skills
- Data management
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
- Motivating students
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Individual education plans ieps
- Student records management
- Special education
- Instructional strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Special Education w/ Mild Moderate Endorsement License - August 2025- current
- CPR Training - January 2025
- Suicide Prevention Training- August/ September 2025
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
LCSC
08.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
LCSC
09.2014 - Current
No Degree - Special Education Teaching
ITeach
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Art & Design, Law & Society
Purdue University