Elaine Feeley

Email: abowvl@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******* ****** ****

City: Knoxville

State: TN

Zip: 37922

Country: USA

Phone: 865-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: 10

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Educational Background:

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Elaine Feeley

2211 Bishops Bridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37922

Home: 865-***-**** - Cell: 865-***-**** : abowvl@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Highly experienced Special Education Teacher. Retired and looking for teaching assistant position. Experience

with variety of disabilities.

Core Qualifications

q Managing classroom for diverse populations q Strong collaborator

q Active participation in [groups, plans, events] q Experience with instructional design

q Expertise in [curriculum focus] q Effectively work with parents

q Excellent classroom management q Experience with special-needs students

Achievements

Lesson Planning:

q Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.

Developed new learning center for reading assistance.Lesson Implementation

q Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].

Curriculum Development

q Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and

weaknesses.

q Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing

scores on Physical Science tests from 65% avg. to 87% avg.

Program Management

q Initiated and managed Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), incorporating innovative

technology with class curriculum for greater learning opportunities.

Professional Experience

Special Education Teacher

August 2001

Knox Co schools a Knoxville, TN

Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.Modified the general

education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and

technologies.Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of

10 students.

LRE Special Education Teacher

August 2001 to May 2012

Blount Co. Schools a Maryville, Tn

Developed goals and program for severe special needs children. Collaborated with speech, occupational and

physical therapist to develop individual plan for non-verbal and physically handicapped children.

Wrote portfolios and implemented goals into their program.

Special Education Teacher

August 1995 to May 1999

Michael Dunn School a Kingston, Tn

Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.Used variety of

teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion .Modified the general education

curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.Fostered

meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service

projects.

Education and Training

University of Tenn 2012

Knoxville, TN, United States

Reading

M.D.

Participated in Reading program, coordinated effort, collaborative expertise to create excellence in Reading

Instruction Sponsored by The University of Tennessee Office of Research, Department of Theory and Practice in

Teacher Education.

University of Tenn 1995

Knoxville, TN, United States

Special Education

BS

Special Education endorsement added to by license

Illinois State University 1968

Knoxville, TN, United States

Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science

BA in Elementary Education, 1 - 6.

Certifications

Professional License from the State of Tennessee. Areas of endorsement: Elementary Education 1 - 8 101 and

Special Education K - 12 460

Community Involvement

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2006

Special Olympics Coach for Bowling and track and field, 2001 - 2012

Affiliations

National Eduction Association - 2001 - 2012

National Reading Teacher Association 2005 - 2012

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