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Sheila Delehanty

Amesbury,MA

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

City Of Everett
08.2023 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Health /Pe Teacher

Collaborative For Education Services
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.

Special Education Teacher

Collaborative For Education Services
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Special Education Teacher

City Of Amesbury
08.2017 - 10.2020
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2016

Skills

  • Head Teacher Support
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Parent Communication
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Social Skills Development
  • Motivating Students
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

City Of Everett
08.2023 - Current

Health /Pe Teacher

Collaborative For Education Services
08.2021 - 07.2023

Special Education Teacher

Collaborative For Education Services
01.2021 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

City Of Amesbury
08.2017 - 10.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sheila Delehanty