Alice Fontenot
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
False River Academy
New Roads, Louisiana
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Special Education Teacher
Evangeline Parish School Board
Ville Platte, Louisiana
08.2001 - 05.2015
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Education
Ceftification - Special Education
Louisiana Christian College
Pineville, LA12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2001
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Professional development
- Social skills development
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Collaborative planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Positive role model
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Skills development
- Relationship building
- Special education
- MS office proficient
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
False River Academy
08.2018 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Evangeline Parish School Board
08.2001 - 05.2015
Ceftification - Special Education
Louisiana Christian College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
McNeese State University
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