Angela Whitehead
Rocky Mount,NC
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. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Organized Exceptional Chair Director successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in NC and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
05.2013 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Edgecombe County Public Schools
Rocky Mount, NC
08.1998 - 08.2012
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Consumer Education Teacher
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
07.1988 - 08.1994
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Wake County DSS
Raleigh, NC
06.1980 - 07.1984
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Welfare
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC05.1976
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Middle school education
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department Chairperson for ten years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.(Mentorship 2013 -2023)
Certification
- Licensed Special Education and Adaptive Curriculum K-12
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
05.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Edgecombe County Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2012
Consumer Education Teacher
Edgecombe Community College
07.1988 - 08.1994
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Wake County DSS
06.1980 - 07.1984
Ph.D. - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Welfare
Saint Augustine's University
- Licensed Special Education and Adaptive Curriculum K-12
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