A L I C I A C O L E YA P E N G L I S H I VK . S A U N D E R S

SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

• Considering teaching as a career• Tutor at the Boys and Girls Club

RESEARCH

Main categories of

• Input• Auditory • Visual

• Integration• Sequencing• Abstraction• Organization

learning disabilities:

• Memory • Long-term• Short-term

• Output• Language Disability• Spontaneous • Demand

• Motor Disability

PRODUCT

• Shadowed my mentor• Presentation of my time with her• Exhibits an ordinary day in Ms. Marini’s class

MENTOR

• Claudia Marini, teaches at Guy B. Teachey Elementary

• Earned bachelor's degree in special education

• Completed training by Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH)

• Teaching for 18 years• Ms. Marini had not originally

wanted to be a special needs educator.

PRODUCT/MENTOR

• 24 hours• Gained a better understanding of the occupation• Furthered my knowledge.• Learned about modifications for students

• Product

OBSTACLES

• Working with my mentor during school

• Limited time with mentor

• Planning ahead = Success

NOW, I KNOW

• Teaching requires patience

• My career goals

THANK YOU