Alexandra Shepherd
Bremen
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Polk County Schools and Carroll County Schools, enhancing student learning through differentiated instruction and IEP implementation. Equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Expert in fostering social skills development and managing student records, achieving significant improvements in student engagement, behaviors, and educational progress. Collaborates effectively with educators and parents to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GNETS Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher
Murphy Harpst Childrens' Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Associate Clinical Therapist
Willowbrooke at Tanner
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in their homes and schools.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties.
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Murphy Harpst Childrens' Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education: General Curriculum
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2022
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Student records management
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior intervention plans
- Social skills development
- Parent communications
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Accomplishments
Presidential member of The National Society of Leadership and Success through the University of West Georgia.
Certification
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or National Safety Council
- CPR Certified
- Human Subjects- Social and Behavioral Research
- PREA Certified
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
- MINDSET certified
Timeline
GNETS Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Murphy Harpst Childrens' Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Clinical Therapist
Willowbrooke at Tanner
02.2023 - 10.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Murphy Harpst Childrens' Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education: General Curriculum
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
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