Amy Pera
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Organized Special Education teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Alabama and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs using student-centered approach and including variety of hands-on activities
- MEDC chairperson for three years; responsible to work with psychometrist to schedule eligibility meetings.
- Case manger for students in grades 3-5.
Teacher Intern
Fultondale Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Observed and participated in learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Assistance Manager
Books-A-Million
09.2005 - 10.2015
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Assisted General Manager in interviewing and hiring associates,
Education
EDS - Special Education K-6
Auburn At Montgomery
Montgomery, AL08.2024
Master of Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Lexington, AL08.2022
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Athens University
Athens, AL05.2017
Skills
- Special Education
- IEP Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- AAC Devices
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Different Learning Styles
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Development of Social Skills
Certification
- AMSTI Math, Science, & Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Certified Level 1- Spring 2015
- Alabama Reading Initiative - Spring 2015
- S.P.I.R.E Level 1-3 reading program Certified - August 2018
- I-Ready Diagnostic -August 2019
- Comprehensive Assessment of Skills in Reading Utilizing Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures Training - August 2019
- Phonic First Certified- August 2021
- Alabama Literacy Act PD
- Step Up to Writing for Ex Ed Teachers -January 2022
- MyOn -February 2022
- LETRs -June 2024
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department MEDC chairperson for 4 years.
- Mentor for new special education teachers majoring in Special Education
- Jefferson County SOAR teachers for summer of 2022
- Participated in afterschool tutoring plan
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2017 - Current
Teacher Intern
Fultondale Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Assistance Manager
Books-A-Million
09.2005 - 10.2015
EDS - Special Education K-6
Auburn At Montgomery
Master of Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Education
Athens University