Shelby Cohen
Saint Charles
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher specializing in individualized education plans, classroom behavior management, and parent collaboration. Committed to creating nurturing learning environments and leveraging assistive technology to enhance student engagement and progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Wentzville R-IV School District
Dardenne Prairie
08.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and specialists to support student progress and development.
- Implemented classroom activities that promote social skills and emotional growth.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies in the classroom.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning styles and progress regularly.
- Created a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Incorporated assistive technology into instructional activities when necessary.
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Served as an advocate for children with special needs within the school system.
- Coached paraprofessionals in providing effective instruction to special needs students.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into lesson plans and classroom instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met.
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for students transitioning between levels or exiting services.
- Used technology tools to support learning objectives for all students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood special education best practices.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment where students could learn and grow.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, Missouri, MO05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2008
Associate of Arts -
Saint Charles Community College
Saint Charles, MO05-2005
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Assistive technology integration
- Classroom behavior management
- Developmental assessment
- Evidence-based instruction
- Student progress monitoring
- Professional development participation
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Parent collaboration
- Relationship building
- Early intervention strategies
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Data collection and analysis
- Professional development commitment
- Play-based learning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual supports implementation
Certification
Early Childhood Special Education Certification 2021
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Wentzville R-IV School District
08.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Central Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lindenwood University
Associate of Arts -
Saint Charles Community College