Nancy K. Buell

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Bradenton, FL 34201

Phone 636-***-****

Objective

I have a diverse background with an emphasis in education and special education. I have taught children with a wide range of exceptionalities and personalities as well as teaching and supervising other adult aids in the classroom. I have strong leadership skills and experience with children of all ages. I can communicate well and am able to find alternate ways to teach skills when there is difficulty in understanding. Adapting to new situations and adapting learning and teaching styles quickly is one of my strengths. My experience as a teller, chiropractic assistant, billing and receptionist has added to my diverse skill set and ability to work with all types of people in a pleasant and positive manner. Skills and Certifications

Manage workers with respect and organization

Seamstress

Machine Embroidery

Hand Embroidery

Alterations

Collaborative Design

Coordinated School Extra Curricular Trips

FL Teaching Certification 3years – 3rd Grade

FL Teaching Certification Family and Consumer Sciences Kindergarten – 12th Grade

Good Classroom Management

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) trained

Discrete Trial Training

Efficient with many of the Google classroom tools

Smart Board

Use of assistive devices for reading, writing and speech Effectively create and implement visual schedules

Creative and enthusiastic

Able to connect with students at their developmental level Strong leadership capabilities

Experience in substitute classroom arrangements at all age levels Sensitive to the needs of children

Professional Work History

2/21-present Wells Fargo, Bank Teller, Sarasota, FL Customer service including simple service transactions and safe deposit box entry. Reading, interpreting and applying policy and procedures. Upholding moral and ethical company standards. Cash ordering and shipping, teaching other tellers new procedures. ATM servicing. 8/18-4/20 VE Teacher, Manatee County School District, Bradenton FL Teacher of a multi-grade varying exceptionalities classroom, which included students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The student’s disabilities included but not limited to autism, language impairment, behavior disorders, DHH and ELL. The main goal of this class is to help students gain the knowledge and skills to get back to their grade level work and ultimately get placed back in a regular education classroom. In less than a school year I had several students make 1 to 2-year academic gains.

8/16-6/18 Teacher, Pinnacle Academy, Bradenton, FL Teacher of a multi-aged (7-13 years) special learners classroom. I taught all subjects including reading, math, writing, social studies, science, art, music, social skills, theory of mind, movement and computers. I incorporated brain breaks and sensory breaks where needed. I researched and obtained curriculum to support the many abilities and levels of students in my class. This included but was not limited to brain based and project-based activities. 8/13-8/16 School Sponsor for the Wentzville Holt Color Guard/Winter Guard I attended all practices and competitions, scheduled gym space and buses. I monitored the behavior and safety of the students and took care of minor injuries. 8/09-8/16 Instructional Assistant, Wentzville RIV School District I was the Resource Room teacher at a middle school and provided services to a wide range of Special Education students. I have done inclusion teaching and worked with autistic kids in the regular education setting. I worked in an Autism center for K-5th grade in the Wentzville, MO school district until 2013. I work with children in one on one settings as well as providing push in services in the regular education classroom and resource rooms. As needed I modified the curriculum for students so they could be successful in the regular education setting. Other Work History

06/18 – present Miss Nancy’s Sewn Special – Owner

I started a sewing, alterations and upholstery business out of my house. 6/07-5/08 Chiropractic Assistant and Office Billing Personnel, Total Health Chiropractic I assisted with therapies and was in charge of all the billing and insurance filing. 7/06-12/06 Office and Billing Personnel, Pinnacle Chiropractic I was in charge of all the billing and insurance filing. 8/96-5/03 Youth Director, Coon Rapids United Methodist Church During this time I planned and implemented programming for youth sixth through twelfth grade. This included planning worship services, mission work, fundraising, fellowship time and being a mentor and guide in their spiritual journey.

Education

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Graduate coursework

Fontbonne University

St. Louis, MO

Classes for MO Teacher Certification

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

Graduate class for Child Life Specialist

Honors and Volunteer Work

Honorary Member of Thespian Troupe No. 4334

Help students and directors with props and costumes President of the Wentzville Holt High School Band Boosters 2010-2014 Vice President of the Wentzville Holt High School Band Boosters 2008-2010 Chaperone for most Band Functions

Chaperone for school field trips.

Sewing Flags for the Holt band and Winter Guard

Fitting and alterations of band uniforms for the Wentzville Holt Band 2007-2014 Uniform fitting and alterations for Lakewood Ranch High School band 2016-2018 Interests and Activities

Owner of Sewn Special an online seamstress business Photography-including senior portraits, weddings and nature I enjoy traveling with my family.

Cooking and Baking

References

Christine Smit

Special Ed. Department Chair, Daughtrey Elementary, 941-***-**** adq5iu@r.postjobfree.com, immediate supervisor

Alison Coppola

Kindergarten Teacher, Daughtrey Elementary, 941-***-**** adq5iu@r.postjobfree.com, co-worker

Chelsea LaRocca

Owner/Baker of Cookie Karma, 636-***-****

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Mandy Shelton

Band Booster President, 941-***-****

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