Ashley Adams

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: ashley.adams@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: ashleyadamssped

Summary

Six years of experience designing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for elementary students with diverse learning needs. Proven ability to foster academic growth and social-emotional development in inclusive classroom settings, resulting in an average 15% improvement in student goal attainment over the past three academic years.

Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and support staff to provide comprehensive support and adapt curriculum to meet specific student requirements, ensuring equitable access to education.

Experience

Special Education Teacher (KS1 & KS2), Greenwood Primary School -- London, UK

Sept 2019 – present

• Developed and managed IEPs for 15-20 students annually with various diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, and specific learning difficulties, achieving an 85% success rate in meeting annual academic and functional goals.

• Implemented differentiated instruction and assistive technologies to support student engagement and comprehension across core subjects, leading to a 20% increase in literacy scores for targeted students.

• Collaborated with general education teachers to co-teach and integrate special education students into mainstream classrooms, fostering an inclusive environment and reducing behavioral incidents by 10%.

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and data analysis to monitor student progress, inform instructional strategies, and prepare detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences and annual reviews.

Learning Support Assistant (Special Educational Needs), Willowbrook Junior School -- London, UK

Sept 2017 – July 2019

• Provided one-on-one and small group support to elementary students with SEN, assisting with classroom activities and reinforcing learning objectives.

• Assisted in the modification of learning materials and classroom environments to accommodate diverse student needs, improving accessibility and participation.

• Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior, communicating observations effectively with the SENCO and teaching staff.

Education

University College London (UCL), MA in Special and Inclusive Education -- London, UK

Sept 2016 – Sept 2017

King's College London, BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS -- London, UK

Sept 2013 – July 2016

Skills

Special Education Methodologies: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Differentiated Instruction, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Assessment & Evaluation: Diagnostic Assessment, Formative & Summative Assessment, Progress Monitoring, Data Analysis, Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)

Educational Technology: Assistive Technology (AT), Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Interactive Whiteboards, Communication Aids

Professional Competencies: Curriculum Adaptation, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Team Collaboration, Child Protection, Safeguarding