Serena McAdams
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education teacher with 10+ years of experience focusing on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (elementary K-5)
Billings Public Schools
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning goals and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Collaborated with school psychologist and classroom teachers to refer and assess students for special education services
Special Education Teacher (high School)
Dickinson Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities to increase life skills.
- Communicated with nonverbal children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education (k-12)
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2010
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MS Office Proficiency
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- IEP Development
- Disability Assessment Testing
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (elementary K-5)
Billings Public Schools
09.2018 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher (high School)
Dickinson Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Special Education (k-12)
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
North Dakota State University
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