Cecelia Cunningham
Memphis,TN
Summary
Versatile Special Education/ESL Teacher, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Expert RTI Specialist with successful record in growing students at least 2 years in reading fluency and reading comprehension per school year. Certified and licensed in Tennessee and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools
2022.07 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction that promoted student growth by at least 2 grade levels
Lead Special Education Teacher/ESL Teacher
Pathways In Education
2017.09 - 2022.07
- Evaluated 5-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coached and Mentored 5 teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Schools - Barret's Chapel K-8
2015.01 - 2017.09
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN05.2022
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Modified
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN12.2014
Skills
- IEP Development
- Motivating Students
- School Administration
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools
2022.07 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher/ESL Teacher
Pathways In Education
2017.09 - 2022.07
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Schools - Barret's Chapel K-8
2015.01 - 2017.09
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Christian Brothers University
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Modified
Christian Brothers University
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