Yana Ma
Baltimore
Summary
Aspiring Special Education Teacher with strong preparation in inclusive practices. Passed the Praxis exam in Special Education and currently completing a Master’s degree. Experienced in U.S. K–12 classrooms supporting students with ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, and behavioral/emotional needs, with prior secondary English teaching experience in China. Skilled in IEP-aligned instruction, assessment support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern
St. Elizabeth School
Baltimore, MD
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Supported students with Down syndrome, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioral/emotional needs.
- Assisted with student assessments, data collection, and progress monitoring.
- Attended IEP meetings with parental permission to gain experience in goal development and service planning.
- Collaborated with staff to organize school events and activities.
English Teacher
Luoyang No. 2 Foreign Language School
Luoyang, China
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered secondary-level English instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and comprehension
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
English Instructor
Xijing University
Xi'an, China
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Instructed undergraduate College English courses emphasizing academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
English Instructor
Guangzhou City Construction College
Guangzhou, China
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Instructed English major students in Integrated English as well as Speaking and Listening courses to support advanced language proficiency.
- Taught Japanese as an elective course, introducing foundational language skills and promoting cross-cultural awareness.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD05-2026
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China07-2009
Skills
- IEP Implementation & Accommodations
- Inclusive & Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Support & Classroom Management
- Progress Monitoring & Assessment Support
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Academic & Language Support (ESL/ELL)
Certification
· Praxis Exam – Special Education
· Special Education Certification (In Progress)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Intern
St. Elizabeth School
10.2025 - 03.2026
English Teacher
Luoyang No. 2 Foreign Language School
03.2024 - 07.2025
English Instructor
Xijing University
09.2020 - 07.2022
English Instructor
Guangzhou City Construction College
09.2009 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Zhengzhou University