Sharon Marshall
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs individuals required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Nevada and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Specialist /Client Service Coordinator
State Of NV Aging And Disability Services Division
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced developmental progress by implementing personalized intervention strategies for individual clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive developmental plans for clients, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Evaluated client progress through regular assessments and adjusted intervention techniques as needed for optimal development.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for families, fostering a positive environment conducive to the client''s growth.
- Established strong relationships with community resources, connecting clients with additional services as needed to support their development.
- Facilitated group sessions for clients with similar developmental needs, promoting social interaction and collaborative skill-building activities.
- Monitored industry trends and research findings, incorporating new insights into practice when applicable to improve client outcomes continuously.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities staying current with best practices in the field of developmental disabilities.
- Coordinated effectively with healthcare providers communicating pertinent information regarding clients' medical conditions impacting their overall development.
- Tailored communication strategies to suit the diverse needs of clients, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for optimal growth.
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2007 - 12.2022
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Paraprofessional
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
UNLV
Las Vegas, NV08.2007
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Motivating Students
- Special Assignments
- Job Readiness Training
- IEP Development
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Instructional Techniques
- Community Resource Referral
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Mobility Assistance
- Student Records Management
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Google Applications
- Behavior Redirection
- Cultural Awareness
- Different Learning Styles
- Daily Facility Operations
Timeline
Developmental Specialist /Client Service Coordinator
State Of NV Aging And Disability Services Division
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2007 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2001 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
UNLV
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