Breanna Ferguson
Haverhill
Summary
Compassionate educator with expertise in special education, recognized for creating effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and building strong relationships with students and families. Proven ability to adapt classroom environments and collaborate with teams to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
04.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive classroom environments.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies.
- Coordinated with therapists to integrate support services into lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill
08.2011 - 04.2016
- Assisted students with daily activities and classroom tasks to enhance learning.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement during lessons.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for all learners.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills in special education techniques.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
Education
Master of Education - Special Needs
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2011
Skills
- Developing IEPs
- Parent communication
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Sensory integration
- Classroom adaptation
- Relationship building
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
04.2016 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
08.2011 - 04.2016
Master of Education - Special Needs
Endicott College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Lowell