Shelley Kirsch
Nicktown,PA
Summary
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Blacklick Valley School District
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Elementary Teacher
Holy Name Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Substitute Teacher
Northern Cambria School District
01.1991 - 06.2016
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher
Indiana Area School District
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Therapeutic Staff Support
North Western Human Services
06.2006 - 06.2015
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked one-on-one with children having behavior problems in the home and community.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Francis University
Loretto, Pa05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-1991
Skills
- Positive role model
- Inclusion strategies
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Blacklick Valley School District
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Holy Name Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Indiana Area School District
03.2012 - 08.2015
Therapeutic Staff Support
North Western Human Services
06.2006 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Northern Cambria School District
01.1991 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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