Teacher Chelsea
Early Interventionist | Special Needs Educator
Early Interventionist | Special Needs Educator
This portfolio provides an overview of how I individualize my lessons and activities to meet the unique needs of each of my students. No two learners are the same, and my priority is always to meet them where they are, and build on their strengths while supporting their areas of need.
Some activities may look similar across different students, but the objectives, prompts, and level of support are highly individualized. I adjust each task so it strengthens the right skills at the right time.
I created worksheets that include:
Reading target words
Matching pictures to words
Selecting correct spellings
Spelling simple CVC words
Each page uses clear visuals and simple instructions to reduce cognitive load and support independent work.
Using blocks to add or remove quantities helped Lucas visualize number concepts clearly. This concrete experience built the foundation for more abstract problem-solving.
Lucas learned to answer questions like “What day is it today?” and “What day was it yesterday?”, an important milestone that connects literacy to daily routines and independence. When I first met him, he didn’t know the days of the week or months of the year. His progress has been remarkable, and I’m incredibly proud of how far he’s come.