8 years Special Education Teaching Experience ages 5-10

Amanda J. Skinner

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Downers Grove, I L 60515

Phone: 859-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Objectives

I am a highly motivated educator with experience teaching in both a General Education setting as well

as a Therapeutic Day School setting.

I am prepared to collaborate with team members and have extensive experience working with families

new to a Therapeutic Day School setting. I am able to support families through collaboration regarding

academics as well as behavior concerns and issues in order to form a cohesive home to school

relationship.

I embrace students with disabilities and/ or students with unique ways in which they need to

successfully learn in the classroom and in their home environment.

Education

Master Degree in Special Education (Februa ry 2012)

Passed the Illinois Learning Specialist exam

Passed the Illinois Special Education Curriculum exam

Illinois State certification as a Special Education Teacher (LBS1)

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (June 2006)

Earned a teaching license in the state of Kentucky for General Education grades K 5

Currently hold a Illinois teaching license for General Education grades K 12

Currently hold a Illinois teaching license for Special Education (LBS1) K 6

Related Experience

Special Education Elementary Teacher (August 2010 – Current)

Giant Steps I llinois (Lisle, I L)

Head Teacher in an Elementary classroom made up of students grades 1-3, ages 6-10

Responsible for managing Program Aides in my classroom

Responsible for completing IEP’s, quarterlies and other classroom data

Responsible for leading small groups, teaching individual sessions

Responsible for maintaining communication with parents

Leads team discussions regarding students current progress and team concerns

Senior Program Aide (August 2009 – August 2012)

Giant Steps I llinois (Lisle, I L)

Supported the Classroom Teacher, Classroom PA’s

Collaborated with the Elementary Therapist/Teacher team members

Prepared and led small group class sessions

Prepared and taught individual class sessions

Program Aide (August 2007 – August 2010)

Giant Steps I llinois (Lisle, I L)

Personal Aide for Primary and Intermediate age students with autism in a 1:1 classroom.

Worked on student specific IEP goals and assisting the student in therapies throughout the school day.

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4th G rade General Education Teacher (September 2006 – June 2007)

Garden Springs Elementary (Lexington, KY)

4th grade teacher in a culturally and economically diverse classroom

Designed and implemented instruction for a general education classroom

Designed extensive units in the areas of Math, Reading and Social Studies

Additional Skills

U niversity of Kentucky Aquatic Center, Assistant Swim Coach : taught children ages 3-18

competitive swimming skills and stroke technique.

G reenbrier Country Club, H ead Swim Coach : organized and prepared meet entries, team

f unctions and team building activities in addition to teaching children ages 3-18 competitive

swimming skills and techniques.

References Available Upon Request

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