Shawntwanese Blow
Chesapeake,US
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Creates and manages IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modifies general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivers effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivates connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Substitue Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
Administrative Assistant
Great Eastern Resorts Corporation
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executive Housekeeper
Hilton Garden Inn
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Inspected facility cleaning and maintenance to prevent mistakes and maintain quality service.
- Maintained excellent relationship with cleaning staff while merging lines of communication with front desk employees to achieve timely execution of cleaning duties.
- Streamlined weekly cleaning schedule for employees.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2001
Skills
- Middle School Education
- Special Education
- Educational Strategies
- Learning Style Assessment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Role Model
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student Support
- Team Collaboration
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- MS Office Proficiency
Additional Information
I have been coaching youth sports for over 10 ten years now. I currently coach cheer and girls track at the middle school level. In the past, I have coached co-ed basketball, girls and boys track at the youth and middle school level. As well as cheer at the youth and middle school level.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Substitue Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
03.2015 - 08.2018
Housekeeping Supervisor
Hilton Garden Inn
03.2013 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant
Great Eastern Resorts Corporation
06.2007 - 06.2012
Executive Housekeeper
Hilton Garden Inn
01.2005 - 04.2007
Master of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School
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