Benita Wynn
Teacher
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate Interrelated Special Education Teacher adept at individualized program planning, implementation and management for students with diverse needs. Strengths include developing innovative learning strategies to meet unique student requirements, fostering strong relationships with parents, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Significant impact made in prior roles by enhancing student engagement, improving academic performance and cultivating inclusive learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain, GA
11.2016 - Current
- Encouraged positive behaviors by implementing classroom management techniques such as positive reinforcement systems and behavior modification plans.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to ensure their academic success.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, guardians, and other educators to discuss student progress and design appropriate accommodations and modifications based on individual needs.
- Provided direct instruction to students in various settings, including small-group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and whole-class instruction.
- Created lesson plans tailored to meet each student's unique learning styles, while also following state curriculum guidelines.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on new teaching methods and special education laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07-2019
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Math interventions
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Instructional adaptations
- Co-teaching experience
- Visual supports
- Headteacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress evaluations
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi
Certification
- Dyslexia certificate
- Register Behavioral Tech
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County School System
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of West Georgia
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