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, TN05.2017
Master of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Modified And Comprehensive Special Education K-12
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2003
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
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