Alisa Finch
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
A Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2020 - Current
- Create and implement Individualized Educational plan for students with a disability.
- Maintain accurate records of student progr
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework
- Work with students with mild to severe Autism
- Plan daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Cultivate a positive classroom environment that fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between the teacher and the student.
- Communicate frequently with students, parents to provide feedback and discuss academics and behaviors.
- Attend professional developments that help in strategies that I can provide make my students more successful in academics.
Elementary Teacher
Clausell Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Evaluated students progress through assessments providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Team leader for 1st and 2nd grade. Meet with teachers and assistants weekly to discuss ways to enhance student achievement and upcoming events.
- Kept students on task with the use of PBIS.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Communicate frequently with students,, parents to provide and discuss academics and behaviors.
Alternative School Teacher
Main Street Restart Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and needs.
- Increased student participation with interactive lessons, group projects, and class discussions.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Gary Road Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Promoted a love of learning by creating engaging, hands-on activities.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating guided reading groups and writer''s workshops into daily lessons.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers.
Elementary School Teacher
Linwood Elementary
08.1999 - 07.2010
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and centers.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making content more relevant and relatable for students
- Collaborated with other teachers for interdisciplinary lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and centers.
- Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Kindergarten Teacher
Webster Elementary
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could access lesson content. (thematic units, real life play, and centers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.1998
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS.05.1996
GED -
Framingham High School
Framingham, MA06.1982
Skills
- Parent communications
- Lesson Planning
- Special education curriculum
- Social integration
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Modification
- Small Group Instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Clausell Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Alternative School Teacher
Main Street Restart Center
08.2013 - 07.2015
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Gary Road Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Linwood Elementary
08.1999 - 07.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Webster Elementary
08.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hinds Community College
GED -
Framingham High School
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