Amber Wilson
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Well-rounded Special Education Teacher with 11 years of experience seeking a Special Education Coordinator position. Skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (MI/MO)
SPOUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY-HALL COUNTY SCHOOL
Flowery Branch, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Assessed student progress on IEP goals and objectives through data collection, observation, and informal testing.
- Attended IEP meetings to discuss student progress towards meeting IEP goals.
- Monitored student achievement using standardized tests and other assessments to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members working with special education populations.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and other teachers to ensure appropriate services for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction in order to meet individual learning needs of all students.
- Created and managed behavior plans to support student success in the classroom.
- Implemented assistive technologies into daily instruction when necessary.
Interrelated Resource Teacher
RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL-GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Mentor new special education teachers in 6th grade co-taught team
- Prepare, train, and assist new special education teachers across all grade levels
- Work collaboratively with 6th grade science and math team members
- Work collaboratively with special education staff
- Prepare, follow, and amend Individualized Education Programs
- Collect, gather data, and work samples for IEPs and re-evaluations2.
Interrelated Resource Teacher
MCLENDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
DECAUTR, GA
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Special education department chair from August 2013 to May 2017
- Guide special education co-workers with IEPs, data collection, and other requirements for special education as department chair
- Prepare lessons for various subjects for resource and co-taught periods
- Prepare, follow, and amend Individualized Education Program
- Collect and gather data for student's goals for the IEPs
- Co-teacher with the general education teacher and ESOL teacher in various grade levels.
Education
Doctor of Education - Teacher Leadership
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Kennesaw, GAEd.S., Special Education -
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA-CARROLLTON, GA
M.A., Collaborative Special Education (K-6th) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-TUSCALOOSA, AL
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Concentration Special Education -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Various computer programs for school operations (TIENet, IEPOnline, Infinite Campus, Synergy, IBM Lotus Notes)
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Student Records Management
Other Teaching Experience
- Instructional Extension Teacher- Spout Springs Elementary
February-March 2023 and February-March 2024
- Saturday Morning Tutoring-Richards Middle School
- After School Extended Day Program (ASEDP)- McLendon Elementary
Teacher from August 2013 to May 2016
Co-Director from August 2016 to May 2018
- Title One Flexible Learning Program-Math
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, June 2014, and June 2015
2nd grade Fall and Spring, 2nd grade Summer, and 5th grade summer
- DeKalb County Rising Scholars Teacher
June 2016, June 2017, June 2018
3rd Grade Reading
- McLendon Elementary School Council Secretary
November 2014 to May 2018
- McLendon Parent Teacher Association
Secretary- May 2015 to May 2016
Treasurer- May 2016 to May 2018
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate-Teacher (#835050)
Accomplishments
- Special Education Lead Teacher/Department Chair- August 2013-July 2017, August 2023-May 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (MI/MO)
SPOUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY-HALL COUNTY SCHOOL
07.2022 - Current
Interrelated Resource Teacher
RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL-GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2018 - 05.2022
Interrelated Resource Teacher
MCLENDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
01.2013 - 05.2018
Doctor of Education - Teacher Leadership
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Ed.S., Special Education -
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA-CARROLLTON, GA
M.A., Collaborative Special Education (K-6th) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-TUSCALOOSA, AL
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Concentration Special Education -
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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