Stacey Wink
Watertown,WI
Summary
Experienced, energetic, and creative Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher Certified K-12, looking to change careers. Hard working and ready to learn. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Possess strong organizational , planning, and problem solving skills. Collect data and implement changes based on data assessment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Paraprofessional
North Thurston School District
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported teachers and students within classroom as established in partnerships with other staff.
- Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Organized and prepared distribution of classroom materials.
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction
- Assessed and collected student data
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lake Country Classical Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Navigated and built special education programming for new start -up school
- Trained teachers and paras on adapting and modifying material to meet individual student needs
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt their lessons for understanding and learning
- Taught specially designed instruction in self-contained setting
- Implemented differentiation, hands on learning experiences, and learning style tools for understanding and engagement
- Supported and guided students in study skills, self-advocacy, and behavior interventions
- Coached parents in ways to support student learning within Classical Education
- Developed and implemented IEPs as case manager using data collection
- Experience in Orthography, Singapore Math, Get Smart Grammar, Style and Structure Composition Curriculum
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Willow Glen Primary School
08.2017 - 08.2021
- 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
- Engaged and instructed students in learning core academics and social/ emotional skills through specialized instruction
- Implement behavior interventions, supports and strategies for a variety of learners
- Encourage independence in daily living skills and positive mindset
- Executed virtual teaching (synchronous and asynchronous) using technology and creative planning
- Active committee member of the Building Leadership Team and Parent Engagement Team
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom and parental engagement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Instructed students with ID in a modified self- contained and inclusive settings
- Created programming based on CCEE and implemented social and daily living skills
- Design and administer lesson plans in multi-thematic units
- Applied Direct Instruction through differentiated learning styles to engage students in meaningful learning
- Professional knowledge of strategies to support students within the ID population
- Utilized best practices in working with students with severe medical needs
- Developed IEPs and rigorous and attainable goals based on student need and skills
- Contributing member of Emergency Medical Response Team and Inclusion team
Teacher / Mentor
Watertown Unified School District
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Instructed At Risk youth across disability areas 3rd - 12 grade in all academic areas including Math, Writing , Literacy , Science, Government, History, Health, English Language Arts Facilitated on-line credit retrieval program Nova Net
- Prepared students to return to school, alternative education, or graduate
- Created a safe and positive atmosphere for at risk students
Vocational Teacher
South Texas Vo-tech
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Instructed career readiness, Literacy, and health care classes for adult learning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Juvenile Delinquency, Theater
University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI05.1993
SPED Cross Categorical/ LD Teaching Certification - Special Education
University of Saint Mary's
Minneapolis Minnesota08.2010
Skills
- Activity and lesson planning
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Data Collection and Progress Reporting
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom Technology and computer proficiency
- Grade and review student work
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Motivating, Engaging, and Inspiring Students
- Organization and Prioritization
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Educational Paraprofessional
North Thurston School District
09.2022 - 07.2023
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lake Country Classical Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher
Willow Glen Primary School
08.2017 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher / Mentor
Watertown Unified School District
09.2011 - 10.2013
Vocational Teacher
South Texas Vo-tech
01.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Juvenile Delinquency, Theater
University of Wisconsin
SPED Cross Categorical/ LD Teaching Certification - Special Education
University of Saint Mary's
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