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Shelby Moen

Boyd,MN

Summary

Highly-motivated former special education teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to quickly master new skills and adapt to change. Focused on meeting students academic success and find their passion in a field they are drawn to. Focused on helping students build important skills to prepare themselves for the classroom and implement new and innovative teaching styles to young students.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Montevideo School District
Montevideo, MN
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Home Care Services
Marshall, MN
06.2013 - 08.2017
  • Worked with a child with cerebral palsy that was non-verbal and had physical limitations.
  • Assisted him in outings, medical appointments, participated in activities in and around Marshall
  • Worked with this child in the summer months all day/every day and also some days after school.

Special Education Teacher

MACCRAY School District
Maynard, MN
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • First year special education teacher for 1 year at the MACCRAY school district. Had similar experiences at the MACCRAY school district as I had in the Montevideo School District
  • Completed special education evaluations for students
  • Worked with students ranging in age from 3rd grade-6th grade
  • Completed Individual Education Plans to fit students needs.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
06-2019

Skills

  • Behavior Modifications
  • Parent Communication
  • Data Management
  • Competent in Smartboard Technology
  • Motivating Students
  • Lesson Planning
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Social Skills Development
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Behavior Modification
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Montevideo School District
08.2017 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher

MACCRAY School District
08.2016 - 06.2017

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Home Care Services
06.2013 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Special Education

Southwest Minnesota State University
Shelby Moen