April Beasley
Brodnax
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
01.2005 - 08.2017
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA02.2012
Skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Progress Evaluations
- Head Teacher Support
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
Additional Information
Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
01.2005 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
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