Amanda Wilson
Karlsruhe
Summary
Passionate and dedicated special education teacher with a strong commitment to empowering students to achieve their full potential. Expertise and experience in creating inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments that foster a growth mindset.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal & Primary School Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2020 - Current
- Successful organization and communication of educational logistics in a nursery and primary school with 450 pupils and 70 staff: timetables, supervision plans, school trips, project planning, teacher planning, online and hybrid teaching situations
- Lead working groups to develop and implement whole school policies on wellbeing, homework, accessibility and differentiation
- Successful partnership with various stakeholders to plan large scale school events. E.g. the school's 60 birthday anniversary celebration
- Maintained records for school, state, and European Union requirements E.g. pandemic hygiene measures
- Initiated and successfully implemented wellbeing and child welfare initiatives. E.g. school values program involving assemblies
- Problem solved in partnership with parents and the school's care team to resolve issues regarding student performance, behavior and safeguarding
Support Coordinator & Special Education Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Developed, communicated, monitored and reviewed approximately 80 Individual and Group Education Plans (IEPs) per year in partnership with students, staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Implemented and monitored the schools RTI framework and allocated resources to achieve early intervention targets
- Successfully integrated technology to increase inclusivity of the classroom environment for children with various learning challenges
- Facilitated pedagogical meetings to harmonize our teaching and assessment strategies in literacy and numeracy
- Guided professional development of teachers and assistants in the areas of classroom management, behavior and differentiation for various learning challenges
Lower Primary Class Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2011 - 08.2018
- Developed my lesson planning and honed my organization skills in a new international school environment
- Taught diverse classes with over 70% children speaking English as a second, third or fourth language, adapting my approach to suit varying levels of language and learning abilities
- Organized and accompanied the class on a field trip involving 3-4 overnight stays yearly
Special Class Teacher
St. Killian's National School
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with staff, parents and therapists to design comprehensive and individualized plans for 6 neurodiverse children with mild and moderate learning challenges
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in various special education workshops.
- Ensured classroom environments were consistent and focused on learning by utilizing ABA and TEACH methodologies
Lower Primary Class Teacher
St Kilian’s National School
09.2004 - 08.2009
- Taught multi-grade classes of approximately 32 students, all subjects in the Irish curriculum
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Home Tutor: Autism and Complex Needs
Department of Education & Skills
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Built a strong and trusting rapport with the student through play therapy
- Assessed the student's behavioral and language needs in a one-on-one home setting
- Developed and implemented an effective support program resulting in the child's successful integration into a special class setting
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Learning Support And Special Educational Needs
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Bachelor of Education (Hons) Degree -
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Higher Diploma - Primary School Teaching
Department of Education & Skills
Skills
- Tailoring student support with differentiated instruction
- Managing classroom behavior effectively
- Integrating technology to support inclusive learning environments
- Development of RTI framework strategies
- Ensuring accessibility and safeguarding compliance
- Coaching learning support staff and teachers
Hobbies and Interests
- Currently studying for the C1 level in German
- Dancing, yoga, walking in nature
- Trained phone counsellor ‘So Sad’ Ireland for the prevention of suicide
Certification
Licensed Primary and Special Education Teacher- Teaching Council of Ireland, since 2005
AI and Active Learning Certificate-Karlsruhe 2024
Differentiation Heterogenous Groups- Schilf Akademie
8 Key Competencies in Mathematics Teaching - Philippe Rome, Belgian Inspector, Karlsruhe 2022
Jolly Phonics- Synthetic Phonics Training - Coral George, Jolly Phonics 2017
Certificate Self-Assessment and Portfolios –J. Keating, Irish Inspector 2015
Certificate English as an EAL, In-service Training - Anne O’Sullivan, Belgium 2012
Certificate in Music Therapy for Children with Autism - Centre for Autism, Northern Ireland 2011
Certificate in PEP-3 Psychoeducational Profile Third Edition Centre for Autism, Northern Ireland 2010
Certificates in Intensive Interaction/DIR Floor time: Play Therapy, Social Stories and Social Skills Training,
Applied Behavioral Analysis Techniques - Special Education Support Service Ireland (SESS)
Certificate Handwriting Without Tears Kindergarten - Second Grade - Sensational Kids, Ireland
Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards- (CPD) College Dublin, Ireland
Certificate Inclusive & Special Education: Policy & Legislation - Athlone Education Centre, Ireland 2009
Certificate Dyslexia Tutor - Dyslexia Association of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services (ACELS) for state qualified teachers 2006
Timeline
Vice Principal & Primary School Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2020 - Current
Support Coordinator & Special Education Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2017 - 08.2020
Lower Primary Class Teacher
European School Karlsruhe
09.2011 - 08.2018
Home Tutor: Autism and Complex Needs
Department of Education & Skills
07.2010 - 08.2011
Special Class Teacher
St. Killian's National School
09.2008 - 08.2011
Lower Primary Class Teacher
St Kilian’s National School
09.2004 - 08.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Learning Support And Special Educational Needs
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Bachelor of Education (Hons) Degree -
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Higher Diploma - Primary School Teaching
Department of Education & Skills
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