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Stephanie Stewart

Terre Haute,IN

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. Versatile and dedicated Middle School Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Special education professional highly skilled in working with students by perceiving needs and supporting various functions. Extensive mentoring and tutoring experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Kelly's Educational Staffing
2018.10 - Current
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Adult Career Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
12.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Merced College
Merced, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Educational Strategies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic Instruction
  • Behavior Modification
  • Active Listening
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
  • Motivating Students
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Job Readiness Training
  • Special Needs Education
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Remote Assistance
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Staff Meetings
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Emotional Support
  • Different Learning Styles

Timeline

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Kelly's Educational Staffing
2018.10 - Current

Master of Science - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Adult Career Education

Indiana State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Merced College
Stephanie Stewart