Shanna Kenney
Spearman,Texas
Summary
16 years experience teaching special education. Experienced in developing recommendations, programming and interventions for students with Learning Disabilities. Comprehensive knowledge in federal and state Special Education law. Provide specifically designed instruction to Special Education students in multi-grade levels, multi subjects. Extensive knowledge of ARD process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (9-12)
Spearman ISD
08.2010 - Current
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Updated documentation for school and individual records.
- Updated class and student documentation for recordkeeping purposes.
Special Education Teacher
Perryton ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally and socially through hands-on support.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught reading and math interventions to individual and small groups.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Administered tests before, during and after program interventions.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - All Level Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12.1996
High School Diploma -
Spearman High School
Spearman, TX05.1992
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong Documentation
- Ability to Teach Differentiated Instruction to Teachers
- Knowledge of Federal and State Special Education Law
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Interest Leading Professional Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Good Listening Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Facilitate Planning Multi-Disciplinary Teams with Student Programming and Evaluations
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (9-12)
Spearman ISD
08.2010 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Perryton ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - All Level Special Education
West Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Spearman High School
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