Traci Maxwell
Oakville
Summary
I am a Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
By bringing a compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with diverse learning needs. I am well-versed in individualized education plans and behavior management techniques, fostering positive learning environment. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Eduation Teacher
Halton District School Board
09.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted assessments to track student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Enhanced curriculum delivery by integrating technology into daily lessons.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student achievements and areas needing support.
- Supported school events, contributing to a sense of community and school spirit.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Resource Teacher (LTO)
The Peel District School Board
10.2018 - Current
- I implemented an instructional support program, social skills and individualized skill development program for assigned students and planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment
- I would partner with and support classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed
- I also conducted assessment of student learning styles and generated instructional activities based on results
- I employed a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs of each student
- I utilized various technology to support the teaching and learning process
- Coach for the dodge ball team, cross country and track, games club, graduation committee
- Fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Autism Spectrum Disorder Itinerant Teacher (LTO)
The Peel District School Board
02.2017 - Current
- Assist teachers, administrators and parents in crisis situations, behavioural problems or developing curriculum for individual student based on individual needs
- Assist teachers in the creation of IEP's
- Taught and held professional development seminars on best practices for teachers, administrators and parents about Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Strategize and oversee recruitment, applications, deadlines and enrolment for incoming pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes
- Home, daycare and settlement visits for perspective students Worked with the School Board Director to maintain faculty and parent involvement and training for Autism awareness and classroom strategies
- Organized and hosted the ASD Showcase Gala for PDSB
Teacher
The Cushman School
03.2008 - 06.2013
- Special Education Teacher for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities
- Develop, individualize creative lessons for each student
- Teach and modify Math, teach and modify Language Arts using the Jolly Phonics program, teach social and life skills using some of Carol Gray’s social skills philosophies
- Serve as a liaison between student, parents, administration and physicians
- Presentations to staff and students on ASD awareness, empathy training and awareness
- Assist in annual school gala fundraiser
- Social Committee and after school Art and French clubs
Classroom Teacher: Grade3
Dixie P.S., PDSB
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Teacher of grade3,30 students Team teaching: worked collaboratively with grade team to develop curriculum and themes to create a creative curriculum
- Develop a program based on strict Ministry expectations based on grade curriculum
- Accommodate and modify program for ESL requiring support
- Social committee, running club, children’s book club
ASD Teacher
Hazel Mc Callion M.S., PDSB
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Special Education teacher for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developed, individualized programs and teach formally identified Autistic students
- Teach social and life skills based on Carol Gray
- Served as a liaison between student, parents, administrators, and the ASD Consultant
- Create and deliver an individualized IEP for each student based on his/her needs
- Coach for running club
- Fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Special Education Teacher: Behaviour Exceptionalities
Stevensville P.S., NDSB
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Special Education Teacher for students with formally identified behavioural and general learning disabilities
- Develop programs and teach formally identified learning disabled students in grades one through seven
- Create and deliver individualized IEP’s for each student
- Plan and implement lessons with childcare worker
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistant to ensure a safe and effective learning environment
Classroom Teacher: Middle School
Beverley Heights M.S., TDSB
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Classroom teacher grades6,7 &8 Taught reading, writing, mathematics, social studies to grade7 class and visual arts to grades6,7 &8
- Develop and teach literature and math programs based on the Ontario curriculum
- Write and implement IEP’s for certain designated students in class
- Develop and teach visual arts program based on the Ontario curriculum including such mediums as clay, acrylics, watercolours, life drawing and art history
- Organize and host guest artists, media personalities, athletes
- Cartooning, pottery club
- Graduation committee head
- Running Club coach
- Fundraiser for Autism Awareness
Interim Support Teacher
TDSB
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Support teacher for at risk students with behavioural and learning disabilities who were unable to be in a typical class setting
- Traveled to different schools to work with individual students on a1:1 pull out situation
- Served as a liaison between teacher, student, parents and the Special Education Coordinator
- Developed strong interpersonal and analytical abilities
- Provided excellent students, families and staff
Education
ELL Part3, Specialist Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2019
ELL Part2 Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2019
ELL Part1 Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2018
Intermediate Qualifications - Visual Arts
Nipissing University
Nipissing, Ontario01.2004
Special Education, Part III Specialist - Learning Disabilities
Nipissing University
Nipissing, Ontario01.2002
Special Education Part II - Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2001
Special Education Part I - Behavioural Exceptionalities
Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario01.2000
Diploma of Education - Education
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario01.1994
Arts course - Art History-Visual Arts
Brock University
01.1993
Skills
- Qualified to teach primary, junior and intermediate
- BA, Dip Ed, Specialist in ELL, Specialist in Special Education
- Teacher/Itinerant for ELL, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabled, Physical Disabilities, Behavioural Exceptionalities and mainstream classrooms
- Hands-on experience in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional, behavioural, emergency and health-related plans and service
- Thorough knowledge of Admission, Review, IPRC, ISRC, Tier2, Committee process and Individual Education Plan goal setting process and implementation
- Taught and held professional development seminars on best practices, teaching curriculum for parents, teachers and staff
- Developed and wrote IEP’s and individualized curriculum for students
- Home/daycare, settlement visits for perspective students
- Worked collaboratively with the school board director to maintain faculty and parent involvement and training for Autism awareness and classroom and home strategies
- Strategize and oversee recruitment, applications, deadlines and enrolment for incoming pre-Kindergarten classes
- Outstanding ability to work with various ability levels of students
- Excellent and effective communicating skills, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Created and opened a sensory room in Hazel Mc Callion MS and held a press conference
- Leadership skills for many clubs and coaching of various events: Graduation, Running, Track and Field, Cross Country, Arts, Book Clubs
- Public speaker and host for raising awareness of different abilities and for Autism Awareness Day for many years and hosting the ASD Showcase Gala at PDSB where students showcased their individual talents
- MAC and Google classroom
- Collaborative work with Administrators, doctors and therapists
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Peel District School Board: Award of Distinction 2020
In the Spring of 2020, I was presented with the Award of Distinction, which is presented to recipients for their above-and-beyond contributions to student success at their schools.
Timeline
Special Eduation Teacher
Halton District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Autism Spectrum Disorder Resource Teacher (LTO)
The Peel District School Board
10.2018 - Current
Autism Spectrum Disorder Itinerant Teacher (LTO)
The Peel District School Board
02.2017 - Current
Teacher
The Cushman School
03.2008 - 06.2013
Classroom Teacher: Grade3
Dixie P.S., PDSB
09.2006 - 06.2007
ASD Teacher
Hazel Mc Callion M.S., PDSB
09.2003 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher: Behaviour Exceptionalities
Stevensville P.S., NDSB
09.2002 - 06.2003
Classroom Teacher: Middle School
Beverley Heights M.S., TDSB
09.1998 - 06.2001
Interim Support Teacher
TDSB
09.1997 - 06.1999
ELL Part2 Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto
ELL Part1 Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto
Intermediate Qualifications - Visual Arts
Nipissing University
Special Education, Part III Specialist - Learning Disabilities
Nipissing University
Special Education Part II - Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities
University of Toronto
Special Education Part I - Behavioural Exceptionalities
Brock University
Diploma of Education - Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Brock University
Arts course - Art History-Visual Arts
Brock University
ELL Part3, Specialist Qualifications - Education
University of Toronto