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Shaneka Mason

Bryan,Texas

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bryan ISD, excelling in individualized education plans and classroom management. Advocated for students with special needs, fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods, ensuring academic success and personal growth for diverse learners.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Bryan ISD
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • 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.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
  • Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
  • Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2014

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Individualized education plans
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent communication
  • Advocacy for students
  • Relationship building
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Special education
  • Social-emotional learning

Certification

  • Special Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
  • CPI- Crisis Intervention
  • Principal Certification- Pending

Timeline

Teacher

Bryan ISD
08.2013 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

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