Siobhan Monaghan
Sparta Township,NJ
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sparta Board Of Education
08.2022 - 06.2023
- 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 ELA and Math to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Also dealt with many behaviors and managed to get difficult students engaged in learning .
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Teaching Assistant
Sparta Board Of Education
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2008
Skills
- District Standards
- Student Counseling
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Social Integration
- IEP Development
- Dyslexia Training
- Blast training
- De - escalation strategies for defusing challenging behaviors
- RBT 40 hour Training
- SIOP Training
- The impact of sensory and motor planning on self regulation
Certification
Teacher of the handicapped certification.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sparta Board Of Education
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teaching Assistant
Sparta Board Of Education
04.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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