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Nadia Chen

Special Education Teacher
Seattle, WA, United States

Professional Summary

Special education teacher with 8+ years of experience designing accessible, standards-aligned instruction for students with autism, ADHD, specific learning disabilities, and diverse learning needs. Skilled in developing and managing compliant IEPs, partnering in inclusive classrooms, and using progress data to adjust instruction. Experienced in PBIS, individual behavior supports, and ABA-informed strategies that promote belonging and independence. Collaborative teammate who builds trust with families and coordinates effectively with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and general educators.

Employment History

Special Education Teacher
Cascade Public Schools / Rainier Elementary · Seattle, WA
Aug, 2021 · Present
• Write and manage compliant IEPs for a caseload of approximately 18 students in grades 2–5, aligning goals, accommodations, and services to student data. • Co-teach inclusive literacy and mathematics lessons with general education partners using UDL, small-group instruction, and scaffolded supports. • Implement PBIS routines and individual behavior plans; collect ABC and engagement data to reinforce positive behavior and increase time on task. • Coordinate services and progress updates with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, counselors, and administrators. • Lead family conferences and ongoing two-way communication, translating instructional data into clear next steps for caregivers. • Maintain organized progress-monitoring data and use benchmark results to adjust interventions and report growth at IEP meetings.
Special Education Teacher
Seattle Unified Learning Collaborative · Seattle, WA
Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021
• Provided resource-room instruction for K–3 students with autism, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities, using explicit modeling and flexible grouping. • Designed differentiated reading interventions with phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary goals; monitored weekly curriculum-based measures. • Trained and coached paraeducators on prompting, data collection, accommodations, and consistent classroom routines. • Served as IEP team lead, coordinating evaluations, annual reviews, service schedules, and communication among families and related-service providers.
Special Education Intern / Teacher Candidate
University of Washington College of Education Partner School · Seattle, WA
Sep, 2017 · Jun, 2018
• Supported pull-out and push-in special education services in K–3 classrooms, adapting materials and routines to student strengths and needs. • Wrote draft IEP goals and present levels under mentor guidance and participated in collaborative IEP meetings. • Administered curriculum-based measures, maintained observation notes, and used results to plan targeted practice and reteaching.

Education

M.Ed. Special Education
University of Washington · Seattle, WA
2016 · 2018
B.A. Psychology
Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA
2012 · 2016
WA Professional Teacher Certificate — Special Education Endorsement
Washington State OSPI · Olympia, WA

Skills

IEP development
Inclusion co-teaching
PBIS
Progress monitoring
Assistive technology