Rachel Chang
Germantown
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sheppard Pratt of Rockville
02.2022 - Current
- Works closely with facility specialists, monitoring the progress of the students and anticipating their needs and those of their families
- Maintains and balances the workload of classroom staff while overseeing the application of the student’s individualized lesson plans
- Generates regular progress reports to inform the families of their child’s academic ad behavior progress and supplies them with supplemental education materials to support continued learning in the home
- Develops IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improves student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluates student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Observed, collected and analyzed data to determine effectiveness of each individual program
- Organized and led meetings to discuss individual student progress with specialists, administration, and families
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Private Tutor
Kids Home Tutoring LLC
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Provided personalized instruction and support to students based on their specific needs and learning styles
- Organized schedules and kept records of travel and meeting time with each child and family
- Documented progress to share with families and school personnel
- Maintained relationships with students, family, and other professionals
Physical Disabilities/Home School Model Grade 5
Forest Knolls Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Integrated into classrooms to reinforce strategies for academic success
- Utilized assistive technology to support communication, writing, and executive functioning skills
- Scheduled small group instruction in an alternate classroom setting
Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Academically supported classrooms with various learning styles
- Documented data to support individualized education and behavior goals
- Developed timelines for progress monitoring
Education
Master’s of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2015
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Assessment administration
- Data collection
- Small group instruction
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Interpersonal communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- CPR certified for Infants, Children, and Adults
- Nonviolent CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) Certified
Personalachievement
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sheppard Pratt of Rockville
02.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2017 - 01.2022
Physical Disabilities/Home School Model Grade 5
Forest Knolls Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Private Tutor
Kids Home Tutoring LLC
01.2014 - 01.2020
Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Maryland
- CPR certified for Infants, Children, and Adults
- Nonviolent CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) Certified
Master’s of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland
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