AWA NJIE
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
I am a joyful teacher, I teach as I learn, and I learn as I teach. My philosophy of teaching is to create an environment that allows for all learners from all backgrounds, to feel safe, happy and learn from each other. I believe in the uniqueness of students and their capabilities in solving problem. In every classroom, students will come with their own special needs and community, my role as a teacher will be to motivate, create safe spaces and inspire my students to develop their own potential and learning styles. (“Nurturing the Love of Learning. “n.d.)
I am a dependable, friendly and energetic professional who is knowledgeable in classroom management, lesson planning and discipline. Very motivated individual with positive and encouraging attitude. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for special Needs Students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Organized engaging field trips and educational experiences that enriched curricula and promoted hands-on learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering comprehensive learning experiences.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of subject matter.
Paraprofessional
Taylor Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Helping classroom teacher in organizing and preparing materials for instruction and activities
- Performing teacher's direct tasks such as hands on science projects which engages and helps students with special needs learn and grow
- Using behavior modeling along with some specialized teaching techniques to help enhance and reinforce social skills
- Support student learning objectives and goals both in small groups and general education settings
- Documenting student behaviors, interventions and results to assist classroom teacher
Stellar Substitute Teacher
Taylor Elementary
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked directly with teachers and administrators to achieve consistency in daily routine of classroom expectations
- Promoting learning by maintaining classroom management and discipline
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Implementing prepared lesson plans as directed by classrooms teachers
- Instructing and directing student learning through diverse strategies
- Maintaining a safe and orderly classroom as directed by schools policies
- Observing and evaluating students' performance and behavior and advising teachers of such observations
- Encouraging students with special academic interests to fully understand their lessons with simple contents
Sales Consultant
Sears Holdings Corporation
05.2005 - 09.2018
- Assessing customer needs and providing assistance and information on product features
- Follow and achieving departmental sales goals on daily, monthly and quarterly bases
- Training of new hires and collaborating with the training team in evaluating. strengths, weaknesses and identifying skills of new hires
- Assisting Human Resources and Accounting in regards to vacations, absences, and sick leaves
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2012
BS - Business Management
Allen University
Columbia SC1991
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and Individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- IEP Compliance
Trained On:
- Behavior Management for Elementary and middle schools
- Basic Behavior Support Strategies
- Intervention and BIP
- Introduction to Social Emotional Learning
- Introduction to exceptional Youth
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Taylor Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Stellar Substitute Teacher
Taylor Elementary
10.2018 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
09.2017 - 10.2018
Sales Consultant
Sears Holdings Corporation
05.2005 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Capella University
BS - Business Management
Allen University
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