Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Autism Support Teacher
Wake County School District- Morrisville Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Multiple years of experience in elementary autism support classroom
Create and implement lessons in the areas of reading, writing, math, social skills and behavioral skills
Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) in NC state system- designed to help each student to become successful in and out of the classroom
Create academic social, emotional, and behavior goals based on daily data collection to help students perform well in the general education
Communicate with general education teachers daily, delegate tasks and work with teacher assistant, attend parent-teacher conferences, and conduct daily contact with parents/guardian
Collaborate with several community and outside providers to support my students’ needs
Create and teach professional development to staff in the building pertaining to special education, autism/behavior supports, and classroom management
Train instructional assistants in my classroom.
Elementary Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County School District- Brier Creek Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2021
Multiple years of experience in elementary behavior support classroom
Instruct students in grades 3-5 in the areas of reading, writing, math, behavior, social and emotional
Instruct students with disabilities of SED, AU, ID (MILD), OHI
Create goals for students based on academics that is assessed on a daily/weekly basis
Implemented the Point and Level System with students in the classroom
Attend and run IEP meetings, attend weekly PLTs and common planning (special education and regular education), attend countywide EBS Quarterly PLT meetings
Collaborate with general education teachers, special education services, and teacher assistants to create schedules, lesson plans, and strategies for different situations that may occur
Collaborate with several community mental health facilities that include Wright School, State Residential Programs (Central Regional and Alexander Youth Network), Alliance Behavioral Health, Hope Services and many private therapists (OT, Speech and/or mental therapist).
Intervention Specialist
Buckeye Trail Elementary School
10.2014 - 06.2015
Served students in grades 3-6 with MD, SIMS, Autism, and LD
Developed Individual Educational Plans (IEP)- designed to help each student to become successful in and out of the classroom
Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to both the students and their parents
Organized data collection system to show students making progress towards their IEP goals
Administered standardized state testing (Ohio Alternate Assessment and PARCC) and diagnostic testing (Brigance).
Education
B.A. Elementary & Special Education -
West Liberty University
Skills
Strong leadership skills with diverse population
Behavior support and management skills
Attention to detail/adhere to compliance procedures
Data analysis and generating reports
Plan, prep, and conduct meetings
Staff management and employee training
Design and implementation of action plans
Design of instructional tools & methods
Proficient in organization and time management
Creating assessment and evaluation procedures to assess performance
Paperwork Processing
Spreadsheets
Problem-Solving Abilities
Certification
North Carolina Elementary Education (K-6), 07/2018, 06/30/2028
North Carolina Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-6), 07/2018, 06/30/2028
Leadership Experience
Mentor for Teachers, 07/2023, Present
Department Chair for Special Education at Brier Creek, 07/2019, 07/2021
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) team member, 07/2019, 07/2021
Wake County School District- Morrisville Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Elementary Behavior Support Teacher
Wake County School District- Brier Creek Elementary School
07.2015 - 07.2021
Intervention Specialist
Buckeye Trail Elementary School
10.2014 - 06.2015
B.A. Elementary & Special Education -
West Liberty University
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