Whitney Happeny
East Taunton
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in educational curriculum design and time management. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans that address the unique needs of students, particularly in special education settings. Expertise in IEP development and adaptive learning technologies, ensuring effective support for diverse learners. Strong focus on communication and empathy leads to improved educational outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RISE Special Needs Teacher
Mulcahey Elementary School
Taunton
09.2025 - Current
- Created tailored lesson plans addressing diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented individualized lessons to support each student's unique requirements.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate student performance and measure progress.
- Participated in IEP meetings with parents, educators, and professionals for collaborative planning.
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
East Taunton
05.2016 - Current
- Manage and organize a 6 person household developing time management, multi-tasking skills, picking/ dropping off to/ from schools while incorporating the love of sports and team work in the daily routine.
- Enhance communication and negotiation skills through daily interactions and conflict resolution with family members.
- Primary caregiver to my father with terminal liver cancer. This includes administering daily medication at set times, scheduling and transporting to doctor appointments and assisting with daily necessities.
- Homeschooled 2nd grader and preschooler during 2020-2022 while accommodating a 2 year old and newborn.
Head Toddler/ Preschool Teacher
Triumph Inc
Taunton
05.2010 - 05.2016
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Implemented effective practices to promote children’s growth in five key domains- approaches to learning, social and emotional development, language and literacy, cognition and physical development.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Iowa City, IA10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA12-2010
Associate of Arts -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA05-2008
High School Diploma -
Taunton High School
Taunton, MA06-2006
Skills
- Adaptation strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Educational curriculum development
- Knowledge of community groups
- Adaptability
- IEP collaboration
Timeline
RISE Special Needs Teacher
Mulcahey Elementary School
09.2025 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
05.2016 - Current
Head Toddler/ Preschool Teacher
Triumph Inc
05.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State University
Associate of Arts -
Massasoit Community College
High School Diploma -
Taunton High School