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Angela Yearty

Nicholls,Georgia

Summary

Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Bacon County Board of Education
Alma, GA
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.

Special Education Teacher

Taliaferro County Board of Education
Crawfordville, GA
07.2011 - 06.2021
  • Serve as an inclusion and resource teacher for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Be knowledgeable of multiple subject areas and grade-level standards
  • Work cooperatively with teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals to provide the most appropriate strategies to help the students progress through the learning environment
  • Maintain timely and accurate records, including Individualized Education Plans and progress reports
  • Create a safe learning environment for all students
  • Communicate regularly with parents and gaurdians
  • Conduct small group and individual classroom activities for students with and without disabilities
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines
  • Team with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments
  • Implement reading program to promote success to struggling readers

Special Education Teacher

Coffee County Board Of Education
Douglas, GA
07.2006 - 06.2010
  • Serve as a self-contained teacher for grades 6-8
  • Maintain accurate records of students to help them progress towards completion of IEP goals
  • Adapt curriculum to meet the individual needs of the students
  • Work cooperatively with paraprofessionals and other educators for the success of the student
  • Maintain communication with the parents regarding student progress and behaviors
  • Develop IEP goals, objectives, accommodations and modifications to help the student become more successful through the learning environment

Special Education Teacher

Talbot County Board of Education
Talbotton, GA
07.2001 - 06.2004
  • Serve as a resource teacher for grades K-12
  • Work cooperatively with general education teachers to implement strategies for success
  • Maintain accurate documentation of Individualized Education plans, progress report, and data
  • Adapt material as needed
  • Create a safe and learning environment
  • Work with therapists and other service providers to implement successful strategies for learning

Education

Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix
Phoenix
06-2020

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06-2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12-1995

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Skills Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Positive Role Model
  • Team Collaboration
  • Use of technology in instruction

Certification

  • Sp Ed General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
  • Sp Ed Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
  • Reading (P-12)
  • Middle Grades Reading (4-8)
  • Sp Ed Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
  • Sp Ed Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
  • Sp Ed Reading Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)
  • Sp Ed Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
  • Sp Ed Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Bacon County Board of Education
07.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Taliaferro County Board of Education
07.2011 - 06.2021

Special Education Teacher

Coffee County Board Of Education
07.2006 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher

Talbot County Board of Education
07.2001 - 06.2004

Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Phoenix

Master of Science - Special Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Southern University

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