Audrey Anderson
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Successful and versatile Special Educator with a vast amount of experience in the area of teaching students with special needs and differences. Proficient in keeping accurate data, student records and providing appropriate assessments for students. Great communication and organizational skills when working with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Trained in various reading in various reading programs (Corrective Reading, Reading Mastery). Certified and licensed teacher and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Collaborate well with classroom teachers in providing support, strategies and accommodations to meet student's individual, behavioral and academic needs. Hard working, caring and passionate educator who takes a vested interest in fulfilling obligations and duties as an educator.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2005 - 07.2016
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education K-12
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC07.1988
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.1982
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Inclusion Strategies
- Learning Disabilities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teaching
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
Accomplishments
Teacher Of the Year (Bluford Elementary Greensboro NC)
Teacher Of the Year (Foust Elementary Greensboro NC)
Guest Speaker (Elon University School of Education)
Guest Speaker (N.C A &T State University Speech Language Department)
Affiliations
- Develop After School Social Skills Groups for Middle School Students
- Worked as a special educator at Elementary, Middle School and High School
- Collaborate with local Universities for Student Teachers (UNC- Greensboro, UNC- Wilmington and UNC- Charlotte)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2005 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education K-12
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
East Carolina University