Valerie Mantis
Boston,MA
Summary
At Boston Public Schools, I showed empathy and collaborative teaching to enhance learning for visually impaired students, significantly increasing their motivation. By adapting instructional materials and promoting self-advocacy, I ensured equitable access to education, demonstrating a commitment to each student's success through personalized support and functional vision assessments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Formally Boston Public Schools
09.1985 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to create a supportive learning environment for each student.
- Increased student motivation by creating engaging lessons that incorporated real-life applications of content material.
- Built strong relationships with students and their families by consistently demonstrating empathy, understanding, and commitment to each child''s success.
- Selected and adapted instructional materials according to the unique needs of each visually impaired student, ensuring access to the same curriculum as sighted peers.
- Assessed students'' functional vision and recommended appropriate accommodations for optimal learning experiences.
- Coordinated with other special education professionals in developing comprehensive plans for meeting the individualized needs of visually impaired students within mainstream classrooms.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills in visually impaired students by teaching them how to effectively communicate their needs to peers and adults alike.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Visually Impaired Students,
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Social Rehabilitation
Assumption College
Worcester, MA06-1982
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social Skills Development
- Collaborative Teaching
- Low Vision Strategies
- Functional Vision Assessment
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Formally Boston Public Schools
09.1985 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching Visually Impaired Students,
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Rehabilitation
Assumption College
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