Annette Madden
Union City
Summary
Dynamic educational support professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing engaging classroom activities. Proven ability to leverage strong interpersonal skills to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that encourages student participation and growth. Well-versed in effective classroom management techniques and instructional support strategies, ensuring a productive educational experience for all learners. Committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that promotes academic success and personal development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Fayette County Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Maintain the confidentiality of all students records, reports and other documentation, assist teacher with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensure the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments, provide small group or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plan developed by the teacher, assist teacher with assessment of student performance and other recordkeeping tasks, monitor students during school and non-instructional transitional periods, assist teacher with classroom management activities designed to maintain and effective learning environment, assist students with physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting and mobility.
Direct Care Provider
Dunlap House
09.2024 - Current
- Provide transportation, supervision, behavior therapy to clients with active DFCS cases.
Special Education Teacher
Aspire
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide differentiated instruction to students with disabilities while using SAMM model to promote positive behaviors (based on individual treatment plans goals and objectives), develop and implement individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development, established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, facilitate department PLC, maintain IEP compliance, build positive working relationships with families and provide community resources when needed.
EC Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Develop and implement individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents. Led a resource class of 1:15. ACT and PSAT proctor. Conducted small group and individual tutoring sessions and activities with students based on differentiated learning needs. Facilitate department PLC. Maintain IEP compliance. Ensure demonstration of proficiency in English.
Direct Service Provider
Abound Health
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms, Assist client with participation in leisure/recreational activities, maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives, provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver, complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities, work independently with client in the community and/or the client’s home, address personal care needs when necessary.
Title 1 tutor /IRR Teacher Science
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents. Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Program conferences. Led a resource class of 1:12. ACT proctor. Conducted small group and individual tutoring sessions and activities with students based on differentiated learning needs. Provide homebound services. Create small group Forensics Science curriculum.
Special Education Teacher New York City DOE
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provide differentiated instruction to students, ensure safety of students, redirect inappropriate behavior, assess student performance, complete documentation of student progress, prepare instructional materials and maintain order in the class environment, effectively communicate goals and objectives to students, proctor exams, counsel and advise students, assist students with health care, encourage positive behaviors.
Title 1 Tutor (2/15 – 9/15), IRR Teacher Environmental Science, Biology (7/14 – 9/15), Instructional Paraprofessional (2/12 – 7/14), Substitute Teacher (11/08 – 01/12)
Fulton County Schools
11.2008 - 08.2015
- Developed complete individual education plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development, established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both parents and students, Facilitated IEP meetings, led resource class for 3-11. Proctored ACT exams, conducted small group and individual tutoring sessions and activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
C.A.G.S. - Curriculum & Instruction/Leadership
Cambridge College
01.2014
M.Ed. - Special Education
Cambridge College
01.2012
BHS - Human Services
Shorter College
01.2010
ABA - undefined
Western International University
01.2006
Automated Accounting
American Business Institute
01.1988
College Preparatory
Northeastern Academy
01.1985
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Fayette County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Direct Care Provider
Dunlap House
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Aspire
07.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Service Provider
Abound Health
05.2022 - 03.2023
EC Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Title 1 tutor /IRR Teacher Science
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher New York City DOE
09.2015 - 05.2016
Title 1 Tutor (2/15 – 9/15), IRR Teacher Environmental Science, Biology (7/14 – 9/15), Instructional Paraprofessional (2/12 – 7/14), Substitute Teacher (11/08 – 01/12)
Fulton County Schools
11.2008 - 08.2015
M.Ed. - Special Education
Cambridge College
BHS - Human Services
Shorter College
ABA - undefined
Western International University
Automated Accounting
American Business Institute
College Preparatory
Northeastern Academy
C.A.G.S. - Curriculum & Instruction/Leadership
Cambridge College