To obtain a PK-8 Special Education teaching position
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Noona Steak And Seafood Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Enhances customer experiences by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
Reduces wait times for guests by effectively coordinating with other team members during peak hours.
Increases overall dining satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving guest concerns or issues.
Maintains a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Minor Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Utilizing assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to address identified gaps in student knowledge.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Redirect students using Positive Behavior and Interventions Support (PBIS) as the PBIS coach.
Provides one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Contributing to a successful school community by participating in professional development opportunities, committee work, and extracurricular activities.
Developing strong communication skills among students by modeling effective speaking and listening techniques during class discussions.
Improving collaboration among peers by introducing cooperative learning strategies within the classroom setting.
Collaborates with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Team Member
Lifetime Fitness
05.2018 - 06.2023
Communicate to members and their children of behaviors and important information regarding their children
Advertisement of other events that are happening to members and non-members
Led crafts and activities
Co-led a group of children around the gym for summer camp.
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
Enhanced students communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Teaching Internship (Grade 3-5, Resource)
Dames Ferry Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Teaching and creating lesson plans for 4 consecutive weeks
Attending faculty meetings, IEP meetings, PEC team meetings.
Field Experience 3 (Grade 3-5, Resource)
Dames Ferry Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Developed and Co-taught a backward design 10 day teaching unit
Created and implemented a Response to Intervention plan
Collected data and put together a Functional Behavioral Assessment
Gathered data on a specific behavior, brainstormed interventions and developed a Behavior Intervention Plan
Attended IEP meetings, faculty meetings, and PBIS Team meetings
Attended Pre-planning to help prepare the classroom for the new year.
Field Experience 2 (Grade 3-5, self-contained adaptive curriculum)
Morgan County Elementary School
03.2019 - 05.2019
Led small group instruction for 3 to 5 students
Worked on IEP goals and standards
Planned three days of lessons, taught two of the days
Classroom Management
Interviewed student and parents to collect information to use in the classroom.
Field Experience 2 (Grade K-2, Severe/Profound)
Lakeview Primary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Created lesson plans and class newsletters for the parents
Led crafts and social skills activities
Created sight word intervention for students who needed to strengthen their IEP goals.
Field Experience 1 (Grade 10 & 12, Inclusion/Co-taught)
Clearly explained the menu and answered any questions guests had.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Special Education -
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2020
Skills
Apple Teacher Certification
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
Moviemaker
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Canva)
Certification
Georgia Assessment Certification for Education, GACE 081 & 082 Special Education General Curriculum Test, 12/2019, Professional
Georgia College & State University, Dyslexia Endorsement, 12/2023
Accomplishments
Presenting at Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Portland OR, 02/2020
Dean's List (3 semesters)
President's List (2 semesters)
Professional Associations
Student Professional Association of GA Educators (SPAGE), 01/2017-05/2020
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), 08/2018-05/2020, Presented at the National Conference about Pre-Service teachers facing their fears and creating a family partnership and relationship with students' families and how it benefits the classroom experience
Professional Association of GA Educators (PAGE), 04/2022-Present
Activities
Kudzu Northridge College Ministry, Leadership Team, 09/2019-05/2020
To Write Love on Her Arms, President, 08/2018-05/2020
Night to Shine, Buddy, 02/2019
Timeline
Hostess
Noona Steak And Seafood Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Minor Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teaching Internship (Grade 3-5, Resource)
Dames Ferry Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Field Experience 3 (Grade 3-5, Resource)
Dames Ferry Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Field Experience 2 (Grade 3-5, self-contained adaptive curriculum)
Morgan County Elementary School
03.2019 - 05.2019
Field Experience 2 (Grade K-2, Severe/Profound)
Lakeview Primary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Field Experience 1 (Grade 10 & 12, Inclusion/Co-taught)