Barbie James
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
City Of Suffolk Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Special Education Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Williamburg-James City County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
Special Education Teacher
Manassas City Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2006
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VABachelor of Arts - Sociology
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VANo Degree - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Learning Style Assessments
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
Certification
- English License - K-12
- Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
City Of Suffolk Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Exceptional Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Williamburg-James City County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Manassas City Public Schools
12.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
College of William And Mary
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Virginia
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