Ashley Rivers
Navarre,FL
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengths include effective communication, behavioral management techniques, and developing interactive educational materials. Improved academic performance and social integration for students through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with parents and professionals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
West Navarre Intermediate School
Navarre, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
West Navarre Primary School
Navarre, FL
07.2013 - 06.2020
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
Office Assistant
Richard H. Cantin
Gulf Breeze, FL
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Evaluated financial statements for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting them for review.
- Maintained up-to-date contact information for each case under review.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
Paralegal
McWane, Inc
Birmingham, AL
08.1996 - 10.2005
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Samford University
Birmingham, AL12-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-1994
Communications
Samford University
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Data Management
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Corporate Law
- Understands confidentiality
- Records Management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Document Preparation
- Account updating
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Rookie Teacher of the Year 2021
- Teacher of the Quarter Fall 2022
Certification
- Reading Endorsed
- ESE Teacher Certified K-12
- Certified Legal Assistant
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
West Navarre Intermediate School
10.2020 - Current
Office Assistant
Richard H. Cantin
01.2018 - 05.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
West Navarre Primary School
07.2013 - 06.2020
Paralegal
McWane, Inc
08.1996 - 10.2005
- Reading Endorsed
- ESE Teacher Certified K-12
- Certified Legal Assistant
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Samford University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Carolina State University
Communications
Samford University
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