Anthony Jackson
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte,NC
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
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
08.2012 - Current
- Provides classroom management to a variety of behaviorally challenged students writing less than 10 behavioral referrals yearly.
- Worked with students with autism ranging from mild to severe, assisting them with developing life skills.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Adapted general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Provides Case Management 20-25 students
- Met 100% of state head count
- Create and manage Individual Educational Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to improve student access to the curriculum
- Utilize Microsoft Office to create emails, reports, and presentations
- Reviewed testing, attendance, and discipline data in order to create and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Department Chair
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed team communications and information for department meetings.
- Respond to district staff requests via phone and email, as well as answer questions and inquiries.
- Organized and directed faculty meetings.
- Mentored junior faculty members in their professional development initiatives.
- Assisted teachers with resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between staff in special education department.
- Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning- Special Education -
Liberty University
01.2015
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling -
Liberty University
01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Religion -
Liberty University
Skills
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
- MS Office
- Relationship development
- Lesson planning
- Secondary education
- Autism experience
Certification
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - 12/23
- Teaching Certification- Special Education
Accomplishments
- Contributed to the graduation rate by achieving a 95-100 percent of Occupational Course of Study seniors receiving their diploma with their cohort for the past 7 years.
- Beginning Teacher Mentor for the past 6 years.
- Led Professional Learning Community in the Occupational Course of Study program for 5 years.
- Received Trusted Adult Award 7 years in a row with the number of students nominating me increased each year
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year award in 2021.
Timeline
Department Chair
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2012 - Current
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning- Special Education -
Liberty University
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Religion -
Liberty University