Shannon Dinges
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Special Education Teacher focused on developing and implementing individualized education plans. Expertise in student progress monitoring and social skills training, driving meaningful improvements in student outcomes through strong collaboration with parents and professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special EducationTeacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orange
05.2019 - 05.2026
- Crafted individualized education plans tailored to address unique learning needs of each student.
- Administered assessments to track student progress and refine instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Partnered with parents and specialists to align resources and support for each student's specific requirements.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for students transitioning between levels or exiting services.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance for reporting purposes.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
Registered Behavior Technician
Virginia Institute Of Autism
Charlottesville
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data daily.
- Provided direct support during therapy sessions to promote learning.
- Engaged clients in social skills training activities to improve communication effectiveness.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Delivered one-on-one instruction to children with autism across diverse settings to promote skill acquisition.
- Applied Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction to support individualized learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2000
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Student progress monitoring
- Learning assessment techniques
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Social skills training
- Collaborative team communication
Timeline
Early Childhood Special EducationTeacher
Orange County Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2026
Registered Behavior Technician
Virginia Institute Of Autism
06.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Lynchburg
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University