Sean Birmingham
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in special education across various settings, including Gold Hill Elementary School. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, mastering IEP development, and employing differentiated instruction. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes through innovative curriculum adjustments and effective communication strategies. Demonstrates exceptional ability in relationship building and classroom management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Gold Hill Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated and co-planned with general education teachers in grades 3-5 for co-taught classrooms.
- Co-taught with general education teachers in grades 3-5 for reading, writing and math lessons using varied co-teaching models.
- Instructed students with specific learning disabilities, other health impairments and autism spectrum disorder both in the general education and small group special education settings.
- Created specialized designed instruction (SDI) from general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Summer Reading Camp Teacher
Fort Mill School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught a four week summer school program for 3rd grade students with an without disabilities in explicit reading and writing instruction in summer of 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal reading and writing goals.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized, small group and whole group instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Polo Road Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught students in grades K, 2 and 4 in resource environments.
- Wrote IEPs to target the specific needs of students receiving special education services.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across grade levels.
- Taught reading, writing, math, and social skills individualized lessons to students specific learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and students with autism in the special education setting.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Langford Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Implemented modified curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and instructional programs, as well as managed instructional assistants within the self-contained setting.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with intellectual, behavioral, emotional and learning disabilities.
- Led daily differentiated lessons that developed students' behavioral, functional, and academic growth.
Education
Master of Science - Education (Elementary Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English/Elementary Education
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY05-2013
High School Diploma -
Liverpool High School
Liverpool, NY06-2009
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Small group instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum adjustments
- IEP development
- Communication strategies
- Classroom management
- De-escalation techniques
- Data collection
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Teacher of the Month at Langford Elementary and Gold Hill Elementary
- Teacher of the Year candidate at Langford Elementary 2017
Certification
- Elementary/Special Education certification in grades Pre-K through grade 6
- 1 year of LETRS training completed
- Presented at several district Professional Development sessions
- Trained in Really Great Reading, Spire, and VMath specialized curriculum
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Summer Reading Camp Teacher
Fort Mill School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Resource/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Gold Hill Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Polo Road Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Langford Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Education (Elementary Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Elementary Education
Le Moyne College
High School Diploma -
Liverpool High School
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