Sheila McCloskey
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Hearing Support Teacher with a proven track record at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, skilled in project management and organizational tasks, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective learning experiences. Strong leader with extensive background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hearing Support Teacher
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2010 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction to increase hearing impaired students' compensatory strategies in the general education classroom
- Implemented various instructional strategies including project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and authentic assessment methods to engage all learners effectively.
- Delivered personalized educational support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported struggling students by offering additional resources for success.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and assistive technology to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and adapting lesson plans to suit individual needs.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress regularly, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were progressing.
- Completed student progress reports quarterly to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Master of Education (M. Ed) - Reading
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12-2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S. Ed) - Deaf Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2010
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Documentation
- Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Reporting requirements
- Friendly and outgoing
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Organization and prioritization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Powerpoint presentations
- Material preparation
- Student records management
- Creating visual displays
- Clerical support
- Classroom supply management
- Skilled in Google Suite
- Fluent in American Sign Language
Certification
Deaf Education (K-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Reading Certificate (K-12)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- Cooking
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Strategy Games
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Hearing Support Teacher
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2010 - Current
Master of Education (M. Ed) - Reading
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (B.S. Ed) - Deaf Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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