Alicia Stewart
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 11 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REMEDIAL MATH TEACHER
Caddo Parish Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and revised curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
- Initiated, facilitated and moderate classroom discussions
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Prepared course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Keller ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for various students to help each one transition based on individual performance and interest
- Designed and implemented curriculum and multi-sensory lesson plans for math
- Facilitated professional development for the entire staff to aid in the implementation of schoolwide progress monitoring of student IEP goals and accommodations
- Delivered continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for age group, subject area and program classification
- Implemented documented therapy plans for behavior intervention treatment
- Worked with trans-disciplinary team in planning and developing appropriate IEP goals
- Kept accurate reports, records and files on individual students
- Recommended modifications to make classroom environment suitable to individuals with impairments.
SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE/ SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Livingston Parish Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2022
- While teaching resource level mathematics for 7th and 8th-grade students, I also maintained all school special education paperwork
- Revised, maintained, and aided new special education teachers in the development of IEPs
- Facilitated IEP meetings, monthly staff meetings, and subject area/ grade level meetings to address changes in local and state changes
- Acted as the liaison between the Pupil Appraisal Team, school, related services, and School board when needed
- Assisted regular and special education teachers in working with students with challenging behaviors and unique accommodations
- Facilitated staff training on working with students with behavior challenges and Autism to help meet the growing needs of the students in our community
- Working closely with parents to maintain positive relationships
- Our special education staff saw the largest increase in achievement in one year across the district.
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
NHS Autism Center
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Established all processes based on Pennsylvania Company's pre-existing policies and procedures, while adapting to meet Louisiana's State Requirements
- Meet the requirements for an Educational Management Organization
- Facilitated intensive teaching methods using ABA techniques
- Worked with other administrative staff to facilitate scheduling of therapy during school hours in the clinical setting
- Aided in emergency management
- Established all rules, regulations, and licensing through proper State facilities.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for an array of services and activities assigned.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Livingston Parish Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Delivered continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for age group, subject area and program classification
- Assisted in assessing changing curricular needs and offered plans for improvements
- Implemented instructional activities to keep students actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers
- Supported instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs
- Collaborated with families and guardians to support impaired students in classroom learning
- Monitored student conduct and utilized approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching
- Met regularly with parents to review student progress
- Designed and implemented instructional programs and support services, allowing students to progress with IEPs
- Recommended modifications to make the classroom environment suitable for individuals with impairments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION) -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES) -
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2009
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Style Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Instructional Techniques
- Parent Relationship Management
- Student Support
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Curriculum Reinforcement
- Progress Reporting
- Middle School Math
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Candidate for the 22-23 school year for Youree Drive Middle School
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate (English Language Arts and Reading with STR Core Subjects (EC6), Mathematics (4-8), Special Education (EC-8), LEVEL 2 583704
Timeline
REMEDIAL MATH TEACHER
Caddo Parish Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Keller ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE/ SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Livingston Parish Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2022
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
NHS Autism Center
12.2017 - 05.2018
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Livingston Parish Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION) -
Northwestern State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES) -
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas Educator Certificate (English Language Arts and Reading with STR Core Subjects (EC6), Mathematics (4-8), Special Education (EC-8), LEVEL 2 583704
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