Open To Work
Candye G. Finigan
Educator
North Central Arkansas
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher experienced in developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cotter High School
Cotter, AR
08.2016 - Current
- Taught Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Life Skills to students who qualify for special education services
- Created individualized education programs for 25+ students who qualify for special education services
- Collaborated with general education teachers to plan and implement instruction while ensuring compliance with IEP standards
- Conferred with students, parents, administrators, general education teachers, testing specialists, social workers, related service providers, and other professionals to develop student IEPs
- Developed differentiated lesson plans to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of students’ academic performance, behavior, and social development to inform instructional strategies
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning, such as individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments
- Instructed students in socially acceptable behavior aligned with their IEPs
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning
- Maintained and organized due process folders to ensure compliance with special education regulations
- Met with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
- Proficient in using SPEDTrack software for special education paperwork
Special Education Teacher
Piggott High School
Piggott, AR
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught Language Arts and Math to students who qualify for special education services in grades 7-9
- Developed lesson plans for differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and set priorities for individualized educational goals
- Facilitated learning of social skills aligned with students' individualized education plans
Education
Special Education K-12 Program of Study - Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-2020
B.S.E. - Mid-level Language/Literature/Social Studies
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR05-2013
Skills
- IEP development
- SPED compliance
- IEP execution
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum modifications
- Student assessment
- Learning assessment
- Instructional support
- SPEDTrack software
- Classroom management
- Student records management
- Parent communication
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- Special Education K-12
- Special Education Resource ELA 7-12
- Middle School 4-8 English, Science, Social Studies
References
- Mr. Jarod Jefferson, Principal, Cotter High School, 181 Mable Street, Cotter, AR, 72626, (870) 435-6323, (870) 404-6549, jjefferson@cotterschools.net
- Mrs. Annie Byrd, Special Education Teacher, Cotter High School, 181 Mable Street, Cotter, AR, 72626, (901) 734-8653, abyrd@cotterschools.net
- Ms. Patsy Rowan, Special Education Supervisor, Ozarks Unlimited Resources Education Service Cooperative, 5823 Resource Drive, Harrison, AR, 72601, (870) 302-3081, prowan@oursc.k12.ar.us
- Mrs. Robbie Lee, Career Education Teacher, Cotter High School, 181 Mable Street, Cotter, AR, 72626, (870) 321-0139, rlee@cotterschools.net
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridPersonal Motto
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ~Colossians 3:17