Hi, I’m
Barbara M. Draper
Teacher
Burlington,NC
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take"
Wayne Gretzky
Summary
Proven success in Education and Human Resources Detailed oriented, excellent verbal and written skills Excels at multi-tasking, dealing with fast paced environments, and challenging assignments
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lerner Jewish Day School
2nd grade loop teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment
- Responsible for developing lesson plans and designing activities to assist students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills
- Responsible for monitoring each student’s progress and maintain records in compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Wake County Public School System
ECS II Teacher
08.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Planed and provided learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings
- Created a flexible program and learning environment
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level
- Developed lesson plans, adapting materials, and designing activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills to meet IEP goals
- Monitored each student’s progress and maintain EC Records in compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Special Education Team Lead
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Alamance Burlington School SystemBurlington, NC
ACC Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Planned and provided learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings
- Created a flexible program and learning environment
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level
- Developed lesson plans, adapted materials, and designed activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills to meet IEP goals
- Monitored each student’s progress and maintained EC Records in compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Hortons Creek Elementary
Instructional Assistant
02.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked with students who were diagnosed with learning disabilities, mild to moderate cognitive and physical impairments, and emotional and behavioral disorders
- Managed students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students’ self-control
- Taught 1:1 differentiated lessons based on the needs of the student
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Raleigh Cary Jewish Community Center- Camp JCC
Rising Kindergartener Lead Counselor (Summers)
06.2015 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Provided direct supervision of children ages 4-5 (rising K)
- Provide structured activities for children during times they were not engaged in planned activities
- Lead children to planned activities and participated with children in free swim and playground activities
- Trained for emergency protocol and First Aid/CPR
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
MA from Teaching: Special Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
MA from Human Services: Crisis, Response, & Trauma
01.2014
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
B.A. from Liberal Studies
Skills
- Customized Education Plans
- Mathematics Education
- Emotional Intelligence Development
- Instructional Writing
- Applied Project-Based Learning
- Multimedia Teaching
- Student engagement
- Interactive Learning Methods
- Effective Multitasking
- Tailored Instruction Techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Family involvement
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Certification
- Prevent Blindness Certified
- CPI Certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
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Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCareer advancementTimeline
2nd grade loop teacher
Lerner Jewish Day School
08.2024 - Current
ECS II Teacher
Wake County Public School System
08.2022 - 06.2024
ACC Teacher
Alamance Burlington School System
08.2021 - 06.2022
Instructional Assistant
Hortons Creek Elementary
02.2018 - 06.2021
Rising Kindergartener Lead Counselor (Summers)
Raleigh Cary Jewish Community Center- Camp JCC
06.2015 - 08.2020
Liberty University
MA from Human Services: Crisis, Response, & Trauma
California State University, Northridge
B.A. from Liberal Studies
Liberty University
MA from Teaching: Special Education
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