Experience Summary
Special Education Teacher Nessacus Middle School 2010-2011 Dalton, MA
• Taught all academic subjects to behaviorally and emotionally disabled students.
• Focused intently on behavior management.
Special Education Teacher Eagleton School 2008-2010 Great Barrington, MA
• Taught all academic subjects and led hands-on vocational activities.
• Guided boys, ages 9-22 with severe behavioral difficulties, learning disabilities, and autism.
• Implemented positive behavior supports, behavior modification, and restraints.
Self-Contained Autism Teacher Jackson County School of Alternatives 2007 Sylva, NC
• Conducted classes in all academic disciplines for autistic children ages 12-18.
• Utilized the TEACCH system, multi-sensory learning, and experiential education.
• Supervised two assistants, working collaboratively to overhaul and organize the class.
Performing Arts Teacher SC School for the Deaf and the Blind 2004-2005 Spartanburg, SC
• Taught drama and dance to Deaf, blind, and multi-handicapped children ages 4-22.
• Incorporated students’ social, academic, and therapeutic goals into lessons.
Performing Arts Teacher United States Peace Corps 1998-2000 St. Lucia, WI
• Designed and carried out lessons in drama and dance for students with an array of disabilities.
• Conducted 25 classes each week for 150 students, ages 3-45.
• Served as a cultural ambassador 24/7 requiring great flexibility, adaptability, and perseverance.
Actor/Workshop Leader Sunshine Too 1997-1998 Rochester, NY
• Performed Nationally in a self-sufficient, educational, Deaf theatre company
• Led workshops, which taught about Deaf culture, drama, and creativity.
| ADD/ADHD |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| -Masters degree in Special Education
-MA certified in Special Education.
-I have taught students with ADD/ADHD for several years in a variety of settings. I have also taught students with similar and more challenging disabilities. |
| Drama |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| -BA in theatre
-Several years of teaching drama |
| Dyslexia |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| -Masters degree in Special Education: LD.
-MA certified in Special Education.
-I have taught students with Learning Disabilities for several years in a variety of settings. I have also taught students with similar and more challenging disabilities. |
| Hearing Impaired |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| -Masters degree in Special Education: LD.
-MA certified in Special Education.
-I taught Deaf students for several years in a variety of settings.
-Proficient in ASL.
-I lived and worked at the Technical Institute for the Deaf for one year. |
| Special Education |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| -Masters degree in Special Education: LD.
-MA certified in Special Education.
-I have taught students with many different disabilities for several years in a variety of settings. |