Shannon McCloud
Malvern,AR
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in classroom management and collaborative teamwork, driving positive student outcomes and fostering strong relationships with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hot Springs School District
Hot Springs School District
07.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and progress tracking.
- Utilized assistive technology to facilitate learning for students with disabilities.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment promoting behavioral management strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Provided guidance and support to parents regarding their child's educational needs and resources.
Special Education Teacher
Malvern School District
Malvern, AR
06.2013 - 06.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching methodologies and best practices.
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Bryant School District
Bryant, AR
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12-2009
High School Diploma -
Glen Rose
Malvern05-1986
Master of Arts - Special Education Grades 4-12
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education Grades 4-8 All Subjects
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12-2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hot Springs School District
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Malvern School District
06.2013 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Bryant School District
07.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Henderson State University
High School Diploma -
Glen Rose
Master of Arts - Special Education Grades 4-12
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Grades 4-8 All Subjects
Henderson State University