Andrea Bartels
Milton,GA
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fulton County Schools
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Support Specialist
Auburn University
06.2002 - 02.2011
- Developed and implemented targeted marketing strategies for student counseling services to college student population of approximately 30,000.
- Wrote and delivered content for freshmen orientation class.
- Developed and instructed self-defense curriculum classes for female students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL06.1993
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Data Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fulton County Schools
10.2016 - 05.2022
Student Support Specialist
Auburn University
06.2002 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Huntingdon College