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Maya Chen

Special Education Teacher
Columbus, OH, United States

Professional Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 6+ years supporting students with diverse learning needs in inclusive and self-contained settings. Skilled in IEP development, differentiated instruction, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about building student independence and measurable academic growth.

Employment History

Special Education Teacher
Columbus City Schools · Columbus, OH
Aug, 2021 · Present
• Case-managed caseload of 18–22 students with IEPs spanning autism spectrum, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities across grades 3–5 • Wrote and facilitated 40+ annual IEP meetings per year with 95%+ on-time compliance • Co-taught inclusive reading and math blocks; raised average reading level 1.2 grades for targeted group over one school year • Trained 8 general-education colleagues on accommodation strategies and behavior support plans • Coordinated with speech, OT, and school psychologists for integrated service delivery
Special Education Teacher
Hilliard City Schools · Hilliard, OH
Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021
• Led self-contained classroom for students with moderate disabilities; designed visual schedules and task-analysis routines • Implemented data-driven progress monitoring; 85% of students met or exceeded annual IEP goals • Partnered with families through monthly progress notes and home-school communication logs • Mentored two student teachers on IEP documentation and classroom management
Instructional Aide (Special Education)
Dublin City Schools · Dublin, OH
Sep, 2016 · Jun, 2018
• Supported small-group literacy and math interventions under licensed teacher direction • Collected ABC behavior data and assisted with positive behavior support implementation • Adapted classroom materials for accessibility and sensory needs

Education

M.Ed., Special Education
The Ohio State University · Columbus, OH
2016 · 2018
B.S., Early Childhood Education
Ohio University · Athens, OH
2012 · 2016

Skills

Analytical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Ability to Multitask
Good time management

Courses

Ohio Professional Educator License — Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate), K–12
Ohio Department of Education · Columbus, OH
2018 · Present
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified; Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator training completed.