Alice King
Blacklick,OH
Summary
At Columbus City Schools, I excelled as a Learning Disabilities Teacher, enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being through innovative inclusion strategies and executive functioning support. My collaborative teaching approach and expertise in reading intervention significantly boosted student participation and social skills, showcasing a results-driven commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2000 - 05.2013
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, WV
1975.08 - 2000.06
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08.1983
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1975
Skills
Executive Functioning Support
Inclusion Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Positive Reinforcement
Collaborative Teaching
Visual supports
Social Skills Training
Reading Intervention
Timeline
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2000 - 05.2013
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Ohio County Schools
1975.08 - 2000.06
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
West Virginia University