Shelby Pedersen
Emporia,Ks
Summary
Organized lead teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Kansas and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Maynard Early Childhood Center
Emporia, KS
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Camp Counselor
Camp Alexander
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Being a camp counselor required me to show punctuality and responsibility
- I was expected to implement all rules of the camp and identify and respond to camper behavioral issues in an appropriate way.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
Student Teaching
Timmerman Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for
- As a student teacher I presented whole group instruction as well as small group
- I presented these lessons utilizing multiple teaching methods including but not limited to discussion, group, role play, and brain storming
- Through student teaching I enforced both classroom rules and school policies at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Unified Early Childhood Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
McPherson College
2015
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Allen Community College
2013
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Special Needs Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Maynard Early Childhood Center
01.2019 - 05.2021
Student Teaching
Timmerman Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Camp Counselor
Camp Alexander
05.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Unified Early Childhood Special Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
McPherson College
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Allen Community College
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