1. Barbara L. Hendershot
Glade Elementary School, Walkersville, MD
Special Education Teacher, grades 1-5, 2012-present
Language Arts Teacher, grades 3-4, 2011-2012
Brook Lane Laurel Hall School, Hagerstown MD
Special Education Teacher, Autism Program,
Elementary Classroom grades 3-5, and High School
Classrooms grades 9-12, 2008-2011
Oakdale Elementary School, Frederick MD
Special Education Instructional Assistant in Learning for Life
Long-Term Substitute, grade 4, fall 2007-2008
Parkway Elementary School, Frederick, MD
Long-Term Substitute, grade 3, fall 2007
Tuscarora Elementary School, Frederick, MD
Long-Term Substitute, grade 1, spring 2007
Whittier Elementary School, Frederick, MD
Student Teacher, grade 3, fall 2006
Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD,
Long-term & Daily Substitute Teacher, January 2005-2008
55 Elisha Court
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
Phone: (301) 788-9007
Barbara.Hendershot@fcps.org
Objective Seeking additional opportunities to grow and learn in the SPED middle school
setting.
Education
&
Certifications
May 2007, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education Degree earned
• Special Education Teaching Certification obtained in 2009
• Elementary Teaching Certification obtained in 2007
Professional
Experience

2. Special Education:
Special Education:
• Employed the Online IEP system to write IEP’s, generate & update IEP goals, objectives,
PLOP & progress reports.
• Worked cooperatively with IEP program assistant to schedule a variety of IEP meetings for
students on my caseload.
• Directed and participated in Tri-Annual (Re-Eval), Annual, Review & Revise, Initial/Develop,
BIP, SST, 504, and emergency IEP Meetings.
• Wrote SST's and scheduled corresponding meetings.
• Wrote and presented WCJIII educational testing reports.
• Promptly updated quarterly progress in the OIEP system.
• Implemented IEP goals & objectives effectively while using the common core curriculum.
• Experienced in working with the academic & behavioral needs of children ages 5-19, with
ADD, ADHD, autism, Asperger’s, down’s syndrome, emotional disorders, mental retardation,
OCD, ODD, traumatic brain injuries, speech, language, & learning impairments.
• Developed and implemented BIP’s as well as scheduled/conducted BIP meetings.
• Initiated FBA’s as well as gathered and analyzed assessment data.
• Created Behavior Management Cards and Incentive Plans for students in need of
behavioral intervention.
Teaching (General Education):
• Co-taught math classes in grades 2nd
, 3rd
, and 4th
(whole and small group instruction).
• Effectively communicated with parents regarding student academic and behavioral
progress through email, phone calls, letters, log books, conferences, student journals, and
IEP meetings.
• Organized, planned, & prepared differentiated instruction that aided in the inclusion of
special education students in regular education classrooms.
• Taught a variety of classes in the following subjects: math, language arts, reading, science,
social studies, health, & interventions.
• Maintained effective records of student academic performance for the distribution of
report cards.
• Assessed student reading levels using running & anecdotal records to aid in determining
placement.
• Maintained effective records of student academic performance for the distribution of
report cards.
Trainings:
• Maintained CPI Crisis Intervention Training 2012-present.
• Conducted training for students with social skills within their IEP goals.
• Trained non-sped staff on how to effectively implement a BIP in their classroom.
Professional
Skills

3. • Trained non-sped staff on how to complete an FBA assessment form.
Testing:
• Conducted testing using Woodcock Johnson III and Brigance Testing Materials.
• Served as a proctor and a test examiner for various MSA testing years.
• Provided IEP testing accommodations for students during formal and informal testing
situations.
• Administered the Alt-MSA, Mod MSA/HSA, and HSA
MIsc.:
• Recorded and analyzed detailed student academic and behavioral data as needed.
• Performed student observations in a variety of settings.
• Served as an FCPS Tutor for regular and SPED students in the areas of math and language
arts.
• Maintained and sent Medical Assistance billable events to the MA representative.
• Regularly substituted in the following special education programs: Pyramid (STEP), Success,
Challenges, & Learning for Life.
• Worked directly one on one with non-verbal autistic student. Responsible for planning and
teaching social, behavioral, academic skills throughout the day.
Professional
Development
• ABA training for teaching Autistic children
• Woodcock Johnson Administration Training
• Online IEP Training,
• CPI Training
• Alt MSA Training
• CELL/ExLL Training
• Reciprocal Teaching Training
• Comprehension Strategies Assessment Training
• PBIS Training
• Therapeutic Intervention Programming Training
• Promethean Board and Live Scribe Pen Training
• WCPS Prof. Dev. classes/seminars - for teaching Science, Math, &
children with Autism and other special needs.
• FCPS Prof. Dev. Classes/seminars for SPED and math
Professional
Skills Cont.

4. Honors and
Leadership
• Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society, 2006 – Present
• Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, 2005 – Present
• Served as Head of Graduation Committee at Brook Lane, 2010
• Served on the Prom Committee at Brook Lane, 2009-2010
• Served on Family Involvement Committee FCPS 2012-2013
• Served on Literacy Committee FCPS 2013-2014
Technology
Skills
Adept with the use of the following:
• OIEP
• Boardmaker
• Writing with Symbols
• Inspiration
• Kid Pix
• Active Inspire
• Promethean Board
• Live Scribe Pen
• Clickers
• Kurzweil
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Publisher