Candace Thibodeaux
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in fostering student growth and engagement. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and implementing educational strategies to support diverse learning needs. Focused on collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to dynamic classroom environments. Trusted for reliability and effective teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication & Education Support Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Mentored new teachers within the special education department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on working effectively with students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize academic growth.
- Utilized various forms of assistive technology when appropriate to enhance communication abilities for nonverbal or minimally verbal students in the classroom environment.
- Developed personalized learning plans for individual students, addressing their unique needs and abilities within an autism-focused classroom setting.
Special Education Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Crown Point
Ocoee, FL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Lead Special Education Teacher/Special Education Coordinator
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Increased student participation in group projects by fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement in their child's education.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by implementing effective behavior management strategies and clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported student success with personalized attention and targeted interventions for those struggling academically.
- Contributed to improved standardized test scores by providing targeted test preparation sessions and resources for students.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, ensuring the continued growth of educators within the school community.
ESE Support Facilitator/Teacher 7-12th Grade
Crossroads Christian Schools of Corona
Green Cove Springs, FL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Facilitated social skills lessons to promote peer interactions.
- Conducted functional skills assessments for appropriate goal setting.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral, and social skills through class activities.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
RTI Interventionist
ReNew Charter Management
New Orleans, LA
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Maintained comprehensive records of students' progress and achievements.
- Collaborated with other educators on IEP goals and progress.
- Instructed small groups of students using research-based instructional strategies tailored specifically for their individual goals.
- Improved students’ overall comprehension by providing clear explanations and step-by-step guidance on complex topics.
- Monitored students’ progress and adjusted intervention strategies accordingly, ensuring continuous growth and development.
Education
Ed.D. - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA02.2025
Ed.S. - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2014
Skills
- Curriculum execution
- Student-centered teaching approaches
- Effective instructional strategies
- IEP regulatory compliance
- Strategic instructional planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Tailored IEP coordination
- Effective collaboration
Timeline
Communication & Education Support Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Crown Point
08.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher/Special Education Coordinator
Baltimore City Public Schools
07.2019 - 08.2021
ESE Support Facilitator/Teacher 7-12th Grade
Crossroads Christian Schools of Corona
08.2017 - 08.2019
RTI Interventionist
ReNew Charter Management
06.2015 - 07.2017
Ed.S. - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Ed.D. - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
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