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Avery Padgett

Knoxville,TN

Summary

20th year as a Special Education Teacher that is organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet school-wide goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Halls Middle School
08.2019 - Current
  • Special Education Department Chair
  • Instructional Development Team
  • 8th grade Discipline Dean

Special Education Teacher

Cedar Bluff Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Special Education Department Chair
  • Principal’s Advisory Committee

Special Education Teacher

Gresham Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2017
  • Special Education Department Chair
  • Special Education Team Leader
  • STAR Plan Committee Member
  • Response to Climate and Culture Committee Member

Education

Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
05.2017

Master of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2003

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Records Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Learning Style Assessments
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Data Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Special Education Department chairperson for 10 years and 3 different schools.
  • Served as administrator on an over-night field trip,
  • Served as an administrator at middle school basketball games.
  • Served as an administrator at school sponsored dance.
  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Overseeing teachers and interns to collaborate best practices.
  • Oversee Special Education staff to ensure all paperwork is compliant, appropriate and up to date.
  • Quick and sound decision-making skills when handling student discipline issues and crisis situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and collaborate with a variety of people.
  • Ability to give constructive feedback to improve academic outcomes.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Halls Middle School
08.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Cedar Bluff Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Special Education Teacher

Gresham Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2017

Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University

Master of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Bachelor of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Avery Padgett