Anna Radcliff
Macon,GA
Summary
Committed Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops and implements effective IEPs, and monitors student progress towards individualized goals for students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
Macon, GA
08.2012 - Current
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2012
Associate of Arts - Art
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2012
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education
Accomplishments
- I earned my BS in Early Childhood and Special Education, as well as my Associates Degree in Art from Middle Georgia State College (formerly known as Macon State College) in 2012. I have been a loyal employee to the Bibb County School District serving the program for exceptional children for 12 years. During my journey, I have had the pleasure of working with and learning about children of all ages in grades K-5. While employed by the Bibb County School District, I received an award for writing high-quality and legally compliant IEP’s (Individualized Education Programs) for exceptional children. In addition, I was recognized as the most creative teacher and the special education teacher of the student’s who showed the most academic growth in Math and English Language Arts during the 2022-2023 school year.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Arts - Art
Middle Georgia State University