Sherry France
Mt.Vernon,AR
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. I Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Organized Special Education Teacher that is successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Arkansas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinate well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher- Autistic/Behavior Class
Pinnacle View Middle School
Little Rock, AR
08.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase academic and life skills.
- Served on PLC teams.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
Little Rock, AR
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Provided academic and life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Served on PlC teams.
Inclusion English Teacher at PVMS
Pinnacle View Middle School
Little Rock, AR
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Served on PLC team.
Resource Teacher 3rd -6th
Riverview Elemnetary
Judsonia, AR
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Provided academic and life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Resource Teacher for 9-12 Grade
Nemo Vista High School
Center Ridge, AR
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Provided Transitional services for 9-12 students to prepare for graduation.
Self Contained Teacher for 3rd and 4th Grade
Conway School District
Conway, AR
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Resource /Self Contained Teacher for 6-12 Grades
Mt.Vernon - Enola School District
Mt.Vernon , Ar.
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Resource Teacher for Elementary
Quitman Elementary
Quitman, AR
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Resource Teacher/Self Contained for K-6
Guy Perkins Elementary School
Guy , AR
08.1996 - 05.2002
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.1996
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Secondary education
- Middle school education
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Disability assessment testing
- Wilson Reading Instruction
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- Autistic/Behavior Class
Pinnacle View Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Inclusion English Teacher at PVMS
Pinnacle View Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Resource Teacher 3rd -6th
Riverview Elemnetary
08.2014 - 05.2018
Resource Teacher for 9-12 Grade
Nemo Vista High School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Self Contained Teacher for 3rd and 4th Grade
Conway School District
08.2007 - 05.2014
Resource /Self Contained Teacher for 6-12 Grades
Mt.Vernon - Enola School District
08.2003 - 05.2007
Resource Teacher for Elementary
Quitman Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2003
Resource Teacher/Self Contained for K-6
Guy Perkins Elementary School
08.1996 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Reading
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas