Ashley Mitchell

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: ashley.mitchell@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: ashleymitchellspeced

Summary

Seven years of experience designing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for middle school students with diverse learning needs. Proven ability to foster inclusive classroom environments and utilize differentiated instruction to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes, resulting in an average 15% improvement in standardized test scores for students under direct instruction.

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, general education teachers, and support staff, to provide comprehensive support and facilitate successful transitions for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.

Adept at integrating assistive technologies and evidence-based interventions to address specific learning challenges and promote student independence and self-advocacy.

Experience

Special Education Teacher, Grades 6-8, Maplewood Middle School -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2018 – present

• Developed and managed IEPs for 20-25 middle school students annually, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations.

• Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, leading to a 20% increase in reading comprehension levels for students with specific learning disabilities over two academic years.

• Facilitated co-teaching models in general education classrooms, providing support to over 50 students with varied learning needs across core subjects.

• Trained and supervised 3-5 educational assistants annually, optimizing support for students in both resource room and inclusive settings.

• Led parent workshops on navigating IEP processes and at-home learning strategies, improving parent engagement by 25%.

Junior Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-7, Northwood Public School -- Vaughan, Canada

Sept 2016 – June 2018

• Assisted in the development and implementation of IEPs for 15-20 students, focusing on literacy and numeracy interventions.

• Provided small-group and one-on-one instruction using multisensory approaches, resulting in a 10% average growth in foundational math skills.

• Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum and assessments for students requiring accommodations.

• Utilized Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to create a structured and supportive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions by 15%.

Education

University of Toronto, M.T. in Master of Teaching (Special Education) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – June 2016

York University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2010 – June 2014

Skills

Special Education Methodologies: IEP Development & Implementation, Differentiated Instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Data-Driven Instruction, Behaviour Management, Assistive Technology Integration, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Assessment & Evaluation: Diagnostic Assessment, Formative & Summative Assessment, Progress Monitoring, Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA), Standardized Testing Accommodations

Student Support: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Conflict Resolution, Self-Advocacy Training, Transition Planning, Parent-Teacher Collaboration, Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy Interventions (e.g., Orton-Gillingham), Numeracy Strategies, Modified Curriculum Development, Co-Teaching, Inclusion Strategies, Lesson Planning

Technology Proficiency: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartboard, Education Management Systems (e.g., PowerSchool), Various IEP Software