Beverly Jean Lofton
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate Direct support professional assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
Goldsboro, NC
08.2005 - Current
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Special Education Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
Goldsboro, NC
06.1996 - 05.2001
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Direct Support Professional
Skills Creation
Goldsboro, NC
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Nova
Kinston, NC
08.1998 - 06.2005
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
Special Education Teacher - Education
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Justice And Public Policy
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC06.2000
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro, NC06.1986
Skills
- Mathematics
- Special Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Positive Role Model
- Parent Communication
- Assessment Administration
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positive Learning Environment
- Educational Assistance
- Learning Style Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- IEP Development
- Interventions Understanding
- Assess Students
- Active Participation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Different Learning Styles
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Emotional Disorders
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Middle School Education
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Positive Interactions
- Behavior Standards
- Educational Strategies
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- IEPs
- Educational Settings
- Student Records Management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Skills Creation
11.2018 - 09.2020
Special Education Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Nova
08.1998 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
06.1996 - 05.2001
Special Education Teacher - Education
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Arts - Justice And Public Policy
North Carolina Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School