Amanda Pasay
Poplar Bluff
Summary
Resource education professional with proven expertise in developing and implementing personalized learning plans. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and adapting to changing needs, ensuring effective team dynamics and student success. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and inclusive education practices. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering positive outcomes in diverse educational settings with a proven outcome at Cabool R-IV School District and Mtn. View-Birch Tree R-III School District.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
6th and 7th Grade Resource Teacher
Mtn. View - Birch Tree R-III School District
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provide support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assesse student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Develop strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Close collaboration with general education teachers so that we may provide the best education possible for our shared students.
- Preform observations for initial evaluations, reevaluations, and IEP's.
- Write student IEP's (SpedTrack)
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional academic support in core subject areas.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
3rd and 4th Resource Teacher
Cabool R-IV School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Preformed observations for Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations, and student IEP's.
- Wrote student IEP's and Re-evaluations (SpedTrack)
- Worked closely with general education teachers so that we could provide the best education possible for our shared students.
9th-12th Self-Contained Paraprofessional
Cabool R-IV School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
Special Education Bus Driver
Mtn. View - Birch Tree R-III School District
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide seamless integration of transportation services within the overall educational plan.
- Supported students with special needs by utilizing effective communication techniques and understanding their unique requirements.
- Implemented necessary accommodations for students with physical disabilities to ensure comfortable and secure seating during transportation.
- Coordinated with other drivers during field trips or extracurricular activities involving multiple buses transporting special education students safely as a team effort.
- Performed thorough inspections of buses before each trip, ensuring optimal safety conditions for passengers at all times.
- Reduced behavioral issues during transit by implementing a reward system that encouraged appropriate conduct.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Leadership And Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOB.Ed - Special Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-2021
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Mathematics intervention
- Classroom accommodations
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Emotional support
- Reading intervention
- Instructional adaptation
- Student advocacy
- IEP implementation
- Trained in CPI
- Special education expertise
Timeline
6th and 7th Grade Resource Teacher
Mtn. View - Birch Tree R-III School District
08.2024 - Current
3rd and 4th Resource Teacher
Cabool R-IV School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
9th-12th Self-Contained Paraprofessional
Cabool R-IV School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Bus Driver
Mtn. View - Birch Tree R-III School District
01.2016 - 08.2018
M.Ed - Educational Leadership And Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
B.Ed - Special Education
Central Methodist University
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