Shana Chandler
Lenoir City
Summary
Motivated educator with over 15 years of experience seeking employment in a middle school or high school setting in the areas of English, Reading, Reading Through Intervention, or Special Education. Professional endorsements include Secondary English, Psychology and Special Education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Virtual Teacher
Knox County Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Develops and implements IEPs for students with disabilities
- Creates online lessons and provides instruction in large and small groups
- Presents differentiated instruction in special ed and co-taught classes in the virtual setting
Special Education/CDC Teacher Grades 9-12
Loudon High School
01.2016 - Current
- Created an environment for learning to meet needs of students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Scheduled and held IEP meetings /developed and implemented IEP goals and objectives for students
- Planned and provided instruction for reading, writing, math, social studies, and science while focusing on functional life skills when appropriate
Middle School ELA Teacher Grade 7
South Doyle Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Language Arts and RTI teacher for students in inclusion settings
- Reviewed student data and monitored student progress based on IEP and RTI goals
- Provided instruction and assistance for after school tutoring, science Olympiad and after school activities
Special Education Teacher Grades 9-12
Gibbs High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Planned small group and individual classroom activities and instruction for students of varying degrees of specialized needs
- Provided additional support and instruction to students to help them meet graduation requirements
- Responsible for scheduling and holding IEP meetings and developing IEPs for students with disabilities
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-8
Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported English language learners and students with learning disabilities across all content areas
- Planned and provided instruction for grades 4-8 in pull-out and inclusion settings for all content areas
Special Ed /RTI/ English Teacher Grades 9-12
Central High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Prepared students for standardized exams by offering targeted instruction on test-taking strategies
- Taught essay writing to prepare students for college-level writing and publications
ELA Teacher Grades 6-8
Knox County Schools
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of Tennessee
01.1988
Certification - Special Education
University of Tennessee
06.1993
Skills
- Virtual /online instructor for students with disabilities
- Provides differentiated Instruction
- Develops and implements Individual Education Plans -IEPs
- Co-teaching and classroom experience
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Virtual Teacher
Knox County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Special Education/CDC Teacher Grades 9-12
Loudon High School
01.2016 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher Grade 7
South Doyle Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher Grades 9-12
Gibbs High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-8
Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
Special Ed /RTI/ English Teacher Grades 9-12
Central High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
ELA Teacher Grades 6-8
Knox County Schools
01.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
University of Tennessee
Certification - Special Education
University of Tennessee
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