Angela Horne
LAWRENCEVILLE,GA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic and social-emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement and inclusion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2019 - 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2014 - 05.2016
- 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.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Shorter University
Rome, GA05.2012
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2016 - 03.2018
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
07.2014 - 05.2016
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Shorter University