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Director of Hill Country Cru Clogging team and Wild Country Cloggers from 2009-2020
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Shannon Morton

South Glens Falls,NY

Summary

Resilient Special Education Teacher who is familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children, specifically those with an Autism diagnosis. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers, support staff and other members of the team to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.


Has 18 years of personal experience with special education, 4 years of paraeducator experience with special education, and 2 years of teaching experience in special education, running a self-contained classroom.



Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Educator

Rutland City Schools
03.2022 - Current
  • Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Redirect students using Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
  • Encourage students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Provide life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Collaborate with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Plan daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Monitor student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Develop and implement behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Help students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Implement behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Work closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Coordinate regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Mentor new special educators on student progress monitoring, teaching strategies, data collection, and legal document preparation.

Paraeducator

Rutland City Public Schools
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Office Coordinator

D.B. McKenna
11.2008 - 07.2018
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
  • Oversaw accurate and efficient database management and digital file storage to support operational and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records, and filing all documents.
  • Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - General Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2021

Skills

  • Social Skills Development
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Skills Development
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Data Management
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Parent Communication
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Social Integration

Certification

  • Special Educator Vermont License - K-21

Director of Hill Country Cru Clogging team and Wild Country Cloggers from 2009-2020

I ran 2 dance teams that competed at both the local and national level. We were crowned overall winner at the regional competition 4 years in a row. We performed for nursing homes, fairs, and local community events. During that time I learned management skills, patience, and how to collaborate. I also learned how important communication is and to work as a team. 

Timeline

Special Educator

Rutland City Schools
03.2022 - Current

Paraeducator

Rutland City Public Schools
07.2018 - 03.2022

Office Coordinator

D.B. McKenna
11.2008 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Special Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - General Education

Western Governors University

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