Courtney Platt
Hadley
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience working with students in Special Education who have mild to moderate special needs. Experienced in MA IEP development, and literacy assessments. Currently teaching Intensive Decoding Fluency Intervention at Amherst Regional Public School. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with both students and their families.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Reading Specialist
Amherst Regional Middle School
Amherst
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized reading programs for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading levels and progress.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student reading performance.
- Communicated with parents about student progress and literacy resources.
- Prepared and utilized materials for one-on-one and group instruction.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
Special Education Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Amherst
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Co-Taught in Third Grade Classroom with General Education Teacher
- Administered and interpreted formal assessments for SE eligibility (WIAT-III, C-TOPP, GORT, KEY MATH).
- Implemented research-based curriculums (Orton-Gillingham, Fundations, and Wilson Reading).
- Wrote and implemented Individual Education Plans.
Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver
01.2002 - 01.2003
Special Education Math Teacher
White Oak School
Westfield
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Grades 6-7
Education
Masters Degree in Special Education -
University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, CO04-2006
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC06.1997
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Literacy assessment
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- IEP writing
- Implementation of Orton Gillingham concepts
Certification
- Professional License Massachusetts Special Needs (PreK-9)
- Orton Gillingham
Timeline
Special Education Reading Specialist
Amherst Regional Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Denver Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2003
Special Education Math Teacher
White Oak School
01.1999 - 01.2002
Masters Degree in Special Education -
University of Colorado At Denver
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
College of Charleston
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