Abbey Stanton
Minneapolis
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with more than a decade of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs at Wayzata Public Schools. Licensed in ABS and EBD severe-to-profound with expertise in IEP development, evidence-based intervention planning and programming, and de-escalation, behavior management and crisis response. Experienced in collecting and analyzing data, developing positive behavior support plans, delivering instruction across Resource and Specially Designed Classroom (SDC) models, and using data-driven decision making and progress monitoring to improve student outcomes. Known for strong collaboration with families, staff, and outside providers while mentoring paraprofessionals and supporting effective instructional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and instruction aligned with students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning and functional goals.
- Provide specialized instruction and case management for students with unique needs across Resource and Specially Designed Classroom (SDC) models.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student success.
- Lead IEP meetings with families, staff, specialists, and outside therapists to review progress and determine appropriate supports.
- Collaborate with general education and special education teams to implement Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions within the MTSS framework.
- Collect and analyze data to inform intervention planning, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision making.
- Supervise, mentor, and onboard paraprofessionals while coordinating daily responsibilities to ensure consistent student support.
- Conduct professional development and coaching for paraprofessionals on behavior management, de-escalation strategies, and effective classroom support practices.
- Collaborated in curriculum and intervention development study groups to help design and refine instructional resources and targeted supports to improve student learning outcomes.
- Served as a mentor teacher for student teachers, modeling effective instructional practices, due process, and guiding reflective practice.
Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2025
- Delivered Extended School Year programming to maintain academic and behavioral progress for students with disabilities.
- Implemented individualized learning plans and coordinated with paraprofessionals and support staff to ensure continuity of services.
Social Emotional Skills Instructor
West Metro Learning
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided targeted instruction in emotional regulation, social skills, and behavior management strategies.
- Supported students in building communication skills, peer relationships, and coping strategies.
- Worked directly with families to implement and coach supports and strategies at home, reinforcing social-emotional learning and behavioral goals.
- Led community-based field trips to practice social-emotional skills in real-world settings and support student independence.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wayzata Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted licensed teachers in implementing IEP goals and behavior support strategies for diverse learners.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Bethel University
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business
University of Kansas
05-2012
Skills
- Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 Intervention Development and Implementation
- Resource and Specially Designed Classroom (SDC) Instruction
- Social Emotional and Behavioral Data Analysis
- Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP)
- Crisis Response and De-escalation
- Data-Driven Decision Making and Progress Monitoring
- Behavioral Intervention
- IEP Development and Compliance
- Collaboration and Partnership with Families, Staff and Outside Providers
- Paraprofessional Supervision and Training
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Community-Based Social Emotional Skill Practice
Certification
- Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) Licensure
- Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) Licensure
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2025
Social Emotional Skills Instructor
West Metro Learning
09.2014 - 09.2017
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wayzata Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business
University of Kansas