Shannon Turner
Howell Township,NJ
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Neptune Township School District
09.2020 - 06.2024
- 4th Grade In-class support
- Wilson Reading
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Milltown Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Pre-Algebra and Grade 8 Math in-class support teacher
- 6th/7th/8th grade resource room teacher
- Strategic Planning Committee member
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
The Queen City Academy Charter School
08.2013 - 10.2019
- K-8 in-class support teacher for ELA & Math
- Special Education Coordinator Sept 2014-June 2018
- Scheduled IEP/CST team meetings
- Maintained student files
- Participate in CST team meetings
- Ensured compliance of student IEPs
- Created Support Teacher's schedules
- Participated on RTI team
Building Substitute/Leave Replacement
Bergen Arts & Science Charter School
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Building Substitute for grades K-6 from November 2012 to March 2013
- 3rd Grade Leave Replacement from March 2013 to June 2013
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2019
Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education -
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2012
Skills
- Motivating students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Management
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
- New Jersey Standard Certification:Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- New Jersey Standard Certification: Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility: Principal
- Orton- Gillingham - Comprehensive Training
- Wilson Reading Certified
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Neptune Township School District
09.2020 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Milltown Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
The Queen City Academy Charter School
08.2013 - 10.2019
Building Substitute/Leave Replacement
Bergen Arts & Science Charter School
11.2012 - 06.2013
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Georgian Court University
Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education -
East Stroudsburg University
- New Jersey Standard Certification:Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- New Jersey Standard Certification: Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility: Principal
- Orton- Gillingham - Comprehensive Training
- Wilson Reading Certified
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