Dynamic educator and special needs advocate adept at fostering student engagement and promoting critical thinking. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management and classroom physical development, I effectively support diverse learning needs while building strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to continuous professional development and innovative lesson planning. Fostering inclusive practices for students with varying needs in the general setting. Assisting direct service providers by implementing their goals in student's daily practice, including the operation of mechanical standers and PT stretching methods and assistive gear. Assisting school and personal nurses with medical procedures by operating assistive machinery such as a hoyer lift and a hi-low table. Administering alternative state wide assessments and general state wide assessment with appropriate accomodations. Developing IEP drafts and facilitating IEP team engagement and input in the finalization of IEPs.
I have attended and passed courses in order to receive certification as a non-degree seeking candidate under the job-embedded program associated with rutherford county and the College of Education Department at Middle Tennessee State University.