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Amee Cantrell

Smithville,TN

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Comprehensive Development Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
  • Conducted Alternate Assessments
  • Facilitated small group read aloud for TCAP testing

Comprehensive Development Teacher

DeKalb County High School
08.2012 - 08.2024
  • Served as Case Manager for Students in the Comprehensive Development Classroom
  • Conducted IEP Meetings
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged growth and achievement.
  • Organized community-based experiences for special education students to develop important life skills outside the classroom setting.
  • Supervised Comprehensive Development Students with job skills- Cleaning Cafeteria, Offices and preparing food bags for the After School Program
  • Supervised Pre-ETS classes weekly
  • Set-Up the Tiger Independence Program- made and sold Car Freshies to the school and community to fund community outings.
  • Oversaw the Night to Shine Prom for students in the Comprehensive Development Classroom (Contacted businesses for donations and materials needed for Prom)
  • Set up tours for students and parents to tour TRC
  • Set up community outings (Bowling, ICE at Gaylord Opryland, Cedarwood Pumpkin Patch and The Arts Center of Cannon County)
  • Conducted Alternative Assessments
  • Manage classroom behavior and resolve conflict
  • Conducted Transition Assessments
  • Coordinated with the guidance department in class scheduling to meet requirements for Alternate Diploma Path.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.

Transition Coordinator

Dekalb County High School
08.2008 - 08.2012
  • Conducted Transition Assessments/Interviews with Students within the Special Education Department
  • Input Transition Information into IEP's and attended meetings
  • Set-up field trips designed to assist with educational and career exploration to Motlow State Community College, TCAT (Murfreesboro, McMinnville and Livingston) and Nissan
  • Coordinated Junior Job Shadowing
  • Coordinated Job Placements with the 18-22 Program at DCHS
  • Assisted with ACT testing of students with accomodations
  • Assisted students with applying to Vocational/Technical Schools
  • Assisted students with FAFSA completion
  • Assisted with the Computer Lab- assisting students who needed assistance with tests being read aloud or homework help

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With Minor in Family Studies

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Empathy and patience
  • Motivating students

Timeline

Comprehensive Development Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools
08.2024 - Current

Comprehensive Development Teacher

DeKalb County High School
08.2012 - 08.2024

Transition Coordinator

Dekalb County High School
08.2008 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With Minor in Family Studies

Middle Tennessee State University

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