Susan M. Wilhelm
Indian Trail
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher experienced in delivering comprehensive instruction across K-12 subject areas. Achieved positive educational outcomes through effective team collaboration and adaptability to classroom dynamics. Focused on behavior management, student advocacy, and teaching essential life skills.
Overview
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1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
08.2006 - Current
- Teaching all academic subject-areas including: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Teaching life skills, social skills, and conflict resolution to middle school students with special needs.
- Working with parents and colleagues to write Individualized Education Plans based upon each student's strengths and needs.
- Using research-based teaching methods that improve student outcomes.
- Frequent data collection in order to report areas of needs and areas of growth in each student.
- Conducting IEP annual review meetings and re-evaluation meetings with parents and caregivers.
- Regularly communicating with parents both verbally and in writing in order to inform them of student strengths and needs.
Education
Master's of Education - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Dependable
- Behavior management
- Student Advocacy
- Differentiated instruction
- Communication expertise
- Small group instruction
- One-on-one instruction
Certification
Achieved National Board Certification in November 2009. Recertified in 2019.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
Master's of Education - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Awards & Recognitions
2009 South Providence School’s Teacher of the Year
2022 Parkwood Middle School’s Teacher of the Year