Stephanie Mason
Springfield,OH
Summary
Highly Qualified & Enthusiastic Teacher's Daughter who has taught special education for over 10 years in various grade levels. I have had the experiences of teaching in Resource Classrooms, Inclusion Classrooms, and Pull-Out Classes. My students have been from all different backgrounds and educational experiences. I enjoy finding out what motivates them to want to learn and to keep that desire with them throughout their school years. I did whatever it took to make them comfortable in the classroom and in the school. I wanted my students to have the bestest learning experience possible. I am an educator that is known throughout the schools and not just to my specific students. I am an educator who never gives up.
Work History
Intervention Specialist 3rd-6th Grade
Clark County Educational Service Center
Springfield, OH
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Daily worked with 12 special education students in 3rd to 6th Grades
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Intervention Specialist K-3rd Grade
Rockway Elementary School
Springfield, OH
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked daily with 10 special education students from Grades K-3rd
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Ed Tutor & Special Ed Bus Aide
Clark-Shawnee School District
Springfield, OH
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Daily worked with 20 special education students-elementary & middle school
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Intervention Specialist
Belmont High School
Dayton, OH
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Worked daily with 15 high school special education students individually and special education classrooms of 25 students
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Masters Education - Special Education
03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
05.1989
Skills
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Background in childhood development
- Understanding of special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Intervention Specialist 3rd-6th Grade - Clark County Educational Service Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Intervention Specialist K-3rd Grade - Rockway Elementary School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Special Ed Tutor & Special Ed Bus Aide - Clark-Shawnee School District
11.2020 - 03.2021
Intervention Specialist - Belmont High School
08.2014 - 12.2018
Antioch University - Masters Education, Special Education
Dominican University - Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design