Shana Helsley
Altoona,PA
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bellwood-Antis School District
Bellwood, PA
07.2019 - Current
- Communicates regularly with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Develops Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to guide instruction.
- Identifies learning needs and implements targeted interventions for students with disabilities.
- Instructs special education classes using evidence-based practices to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborates with educators and related service providers to design effective instructional plans.
- Maintains accurate records of student progress toward IEP goals to track development.
- Implements behavior management systems to promote positive student behaviors.
- Organizes community experiences to enrich educational opportunities for special education students.
Server
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Company
Altoona, PA
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Trained new servers to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Executed opening and closing duties, including dining area setup and supply restocking.
- Processed cash transactions accurately, adhering to company cash handling procedures.
- Addressed guest inquiries and complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained high sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously to guests.
- Prepared dining area for incoming customers by cleaning tables and chairs.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve operational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05-2019
Skills
- Individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) development and implementation
- Relationship building and communication
- Collaboration with parents and professionals
- Technology utilization in learning management systems
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Accurate record keeping of student progress
- Time management and organization
Certification
CPE Course Certifications:
- ADHD in Education (August 2024)- AIU3
- Coping Skills: Teacher and Student Wellness (August 2024)- AIU3
- Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education (May 2025)- IU20
- Autism: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together (May 2025)- CIU10
- Multi-sensory Teaching & Learning (June 2025)- MIU4
- AI Tools in the Classroom (June 2025)- AIU3
- Building Bridges: Working with (Difficult) Parents (July 2025)- MIU4
- Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness (July 2025)- AIU3
- Building Camaraderie (July 2025)- MIU4
Volunteer Work
- Helping Hands (Tyrone, PA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bellwood-Antis School District
07.2019 - Current
Server
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Company
03.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Waynesburg University