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Bobby Whiteaker

Big Stone Gap,VA

Summary

Working with students who face learning and behavioral challenges has taught me that education is as much about heart as it is about instruction. As a classroom aide in a self-contained setting, I support students not only academically but also in building confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. I am currently completing my Bachelor’s degree in Special Education at Liberty University while working full-time at Union Middle School. These experiences have strengthened my patience, resilience, and commitment to advocating for students who often need someone willing to slow down, listen, and meet them where they are. Outside the classroom, I enjoy sports, photography, and instrumental music — interests that reflect my appreciation for discipline, creativity, and balance.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Contained Aide

Wise County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to meet students’ individualized needs
  • Implemented behavioral intervention strategies and techniques
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting independence
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

Bus Driver

Wise County Public Schools
2021 - Current
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.

Custodial & Lunch Aide

Wise County Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2024
  • Circulated among tables to assist students with opening milk containers and lunch items.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.

Driver

Tidewater Transit Co.
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading and unloading hazardous freight from Eastman and operating vehicles regionally.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.

STEM Aide 4

Wise County Public Schools
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Delivered differentiated educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes, following accommodations.
  • Provided support to maintain an environment conducive to learning that also promoted student safety

Respiratory Therapist

Wexford House
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes, and collaborated with physical and occupational therapists as well as physicians to adjust treatment plans.

Education

B.Ed. - Special Education General & Adapted (K-12)

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2026

A.A. - General Studies

Mountain Empire C.C.
Big Stone Gap, VA
01-2021

Certificate - CDL coursework

Mountain Empire C.C.
Big Stone Gap, VA
01-2018

A.A.S. - Respiratory Therapy

Mountain Empire C.C.
Big Stone Gap, VA
01-2005

High School Diploma -

Gate City High School
Gate City, VA
01-2004

Skills

  • Technology (Microsoft, Google, Apple)
  • Safety Care certified
  • Knowledge of Legal aspects of Special Education
  • Communication & Collaboration (Parents, Staff, Students)
  • Patience & Adaptability
  • Differentiated/Small Group Instruction
  • Behavioral Strategies/Positive reinforcement
  • Organization, Data Collection, & Assessment administration
  • Support for Daily Living/Personal Hygiene
  • CPR certified/Medical training

Timeline

Self-Contained Aide

Wise County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Custodial & Lunch Aide

Wise County Public Schools
09.2021 - 08.2024

Driver

Tidewater Transit Co.
08.2019 - 10.2019

STEM Aide 4

Wise County Public Schools
09.2018 - 02.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Wexford House
01.2014 - 04.2017

A.A. - General Studies

Mountain Empire C.C.

Certificate - CDL coursework

Mountain Empire C.C.

A.A.S. - Respiratory Therapy

Mountain Empire C.C.

Bus Driver

Wise County Public Schools
2021 - Current

B.Ed. - Special Education General & Adapted (K-12)

Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Gate City High School
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