Amanda Hembrough
Billerica,MA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Billerica Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Applied IEP ESY goals and monitored student progress.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Planned and oversaw classroom enrichment activities.
Special Education Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Billerica Public Schools
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Behavior Therapist/Special Education Aide
Mason-Rice Elementary School and Newton Early Childhood Program
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented academic, social-emotional, communication and behavioral programming using the methodology of ABA for students.
- Created teaching materials that aligned with classroom curriculum.
- Assisted in functional assessments and analysis and delivered behavior programming to individuals using the methodology of ABA.
- Reported to supervisor level behavior analysts and utilized feedback to modify any academic and behavior programs to best meet student needs with minimal supervising.
- Maintained a program book, summarized and visually represented academic and behavioral programming daily and weekly.
- Supported students during transitions between classes, beginning and ending of the day, at recess, specials, lunch and snack to optimize social interactions and social pragmatic instruction in novel situations throughout the school day.
- Actively participated in the development of Individualized Education Plans and TEAM meetings.
Kindergarten Classroom Aide
Newton Public Schools
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted the classroom teacher in all aspects of the school day
- Supported instruction by working with students individually and in small groups, as well as whole group
- Prepared instructional materials
- Assisted in classroom set up and clean up
- Managed individual and classroom behavior
- Supervised students at recess, lunch, and throughout the day
- Supported students with self-care skills (toileting, dressing, etc.) as needed
Preschool Teacher
The Abbott Learning Center at Wellesley Hills
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided care for children ages 3 years old to 4 years old
- Created and implemented weekly curriculum using age appropriate activities and materials, which promoted communication, physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Zone Woburn, Ma
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided care for children ages 2 years to 3 years old
- Implemented age appropriate activities on a daily basis that promoted language, physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development.
- Attended monthly staff trainings to gain knowledge in various areas of child development and teaching in childcare
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Mini Miracles Child Care Natick, Ma
11.2010 - 03.2015
- Provided care for children aged 3 months to 24 months
- Engaged toddlers in indoor and outdoor play activities
- Observed the physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development of the children, and produced monthly goals, weekly observations, and progress reports
- Took part in parent-teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss children's development
- Created and Implemented curriculum using age appropriate activities and materials
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss responsibilities, daily routines, curriculum planning, etc.
- Attended monthly staff trainings to gain knowledge in various areas of child development and teaching in childcare
Business Manager
The Learning Experience Milford, Ma
10.2010 - 11.2010
- Managed marketing for the company, made weekly trips into the community to advertise for the child care center (handing out flyers, attending business expos, etc.)
- Managed daily income of family tuition, and made daily deposits to the bank, kept track in computer system
- Provided coverage in the classroom as needed
Preschool Teacher
Communities United, Inc Newton, Ma
09.2004 - 09.2010
- Provided care for children ages 2.9 to 5 years old.
- Observed the physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development of the children, and produced monthly goals, weekly observations, and progress reports using Creative Curriculum
- Held parent-teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss children's development
- Performed Home Visits
- Created and Implemented curriculum using age appropriate activities and materials
- Held weekly team meetings to discuss responsibilities, daily routines, curriculum planning, etc.
- Attended monthly staff trainings to gain knowledge in various areas of child development and teaching in childcare
Student Teacher-Practicum
Boston Public Schools Boston, Ma
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Created and implemented lesson plans that promoted learning through play and social situations in an inclusive, Kindergarten classroom comprised of 15 students.
- Assessed children in all of the developmental domains: physical, social/emotional, language, and cognitive
- Communicated with the families and teacher regarding students’ development and academic performance.
- Assisted in daily routines (leading class to different specialists, playground, and cafeteria)
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum, Leadership, and Inclusion
Lasell College
Newton, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MA05.2009
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Fostering a positive learning environment
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Student records management
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- MS office proficient
Certification
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MEPID #54954675)
Academic: Teacher, Early Childhood, PreK-2, Provisional (License #8009483)
Endorsements, Sheltered English Immersion
Academic: Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, PreK-2, Initial (pending status based on educator preparation program endorsement)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Billerica Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
11.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Billerica Public Schools
10.2021 - 10.2024
Behavior Therapist/Special Education Aide
Mason-Rice Elementary School and Newton Early Childhood Program
09.2019 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Classroom Aide
Newton Public Schools
04.2017 - 06.2020
Preschool Teacher
The Abbott Learning Center at Wellesley Hills
06.2015 - 03.2016
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Zone Woburn, Ma
04.2015 - 06.2015
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Mini Miracles Child Care Natick, Ma
11.2010 - 03.2015
Business Manager
The Learning Experience Milford, Ma
10.2010 - 11.2010
Student Teacher-Practicum
Boston Public Schools Boston, Ma
09.2008 - 12.2008
Preschool Teacher
Communities United, Inc Newton, Ma
09.2004 - 09.2010
Master of Education - Curriculum, Leadership, and Inclusion
Lasell College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Education
Wheelock College
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