Shannon Schmitz
West Fargo,North Dakota
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Early Childhood Special Education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught in a newly developed E-STAR room focusing on functional routines and communication.
- Oversaw multiple paraprofessionals.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Worthington District 518
08.2011 - 12.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught the Home-based Birth to 3 program alongside related service providers.
- Worked with a diverse population of students with varying disabilities in self-contained ECSE program as well as students placed in Head Start and community preschools.
Early Childhood Special Education Home-Based
Riverbend Education Cooperative
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs in home-based setting.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Worked alongside related service providers.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Adrian School District 511
08.1993 - 05.1999
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Graduate Credits-36 - Admin. Special Ed. Director
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN08.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN04.2005
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.1991
Skills
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Early Childhood Education
- Life Skills Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Disability Assessment Testing
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management Techniques
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Worthington District 518
08.2011 - 12.2019
Early Childhood Special Education Home-Based
Riverbend Education Cooperative
08.2010 - 06.2011
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Adrian School District 511
08.1993 - 05.1999
Graduate Credits-36 - Admin. Special Ed. Director
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
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