Beth Haynes
Roanoke
Summary
Professional educator with specialized expertise in special education. Adept at developing individualized learning plans and fostering inclusive environments. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum modification, and supporting diverse learning needs. Reliable team player with a commitment to student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adaptive Secondary Special Education Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for individual students, informing targeted intervention plans for academic success.
- Assisted in the coordination of school-wide events promoting awareness of special education programs and resources available to students.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through direct instruction of coping skills, conflict resolution techniques, and self-advocacy strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Bartender/Server
Local Roots
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Stay at Home Mother
Self
08.2003 - 04.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
06.2001 - 06.2003
- Partnered with outside agencies such as therapists or social workers, ensuring continuity of care between home, school, and community settings.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops focused on evidence-based strategies for working effectively with diverse populations of students with disabilities.
- Improved student test scores with consistent progress monitoring, targeted interventions, and differentiated instruction strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and other staff members to foster a supportive educational community.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2001
Skills
- Emotional disorders
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Behavior intervention plans
- Functional behavior assessments
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Community-based instruction
- Behavior modifications
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Transition planning
Timeline
Adaptive Secondary Special Education Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
Bartender/Server
Local Roots
05.2017 - 03.2020
Stay at Home Mother
Self
08.2003 - 04.2017
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
06.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Special Education
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University
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