Years working with students
Shannon Vogelesang
Special Education Mild/Mod
Fullerton,California
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Highly effective when collaborating with educators, parents, and specialists to address students' educational requirements.
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Dependable
- Team Collaboration
- Google Applications
- Creating Curriculum for Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- SEIS
- Behavior Management
Overview
11
11
3
3
Years working in a classroom
1
1
Year Credentialed Teacher
Work History
Education Specialist Mild/Mod
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
SPED Aide 2
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provide appropriate standard based instruction to meet student needs
- Assist assigned staff with providing student personal care and physical needs, such as toileting and monitoring dietary restrictions, as specified by child’s physician and directed by school nurse
- Provide individualized instruction in appropriate areas of language, self-help, motor, prevocational and socialization skills, as appropriate and utilizing appropriate software and technology
- Participate in outings and field trips with students and faculty, as needed
- Work collaboratively with regular education staff with integration of special needs students in classroom
- Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Graphic Designer
American Business Card
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
Childcare Provider
Learning Ladder LLC
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Website Developer and Event Lead (ICSD Internship)
Southern Utah University
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated events such as Southern Utah Girls in Technology (SUGIT) and Southern Utah Aspirations.
- Assisted in teaching breakout room STEM classes lead by visiting professionals
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement.
Code Camp Lead
Southern Utah University
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
- Curated and taught an after-school program curriculum in the Iron County School District to teach elementary age girls how to code a pet simulator utilizing the program language Scratch
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Co-wrote grant that funded the camp
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Supervised student activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing coding activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Special Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA08.2023
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Preliminary Education Specialist
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05.2020
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05.2020
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross
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