Accomplished Special Education Teacher at Clarksville/Montgomery County Schools, adept in leveraging instructional strategies and differentiated instruction to enhance student learning. Excelled in creating individualized education plans and fostering strong parent communications, significantly contributing to student progress and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in both lesson planning and social skills development, demonstrating a profound impact on neurodiverse students' educational journeys.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clarksville/Montgomery County Schools
10.2019 - Current
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Mammographer
Premier Medical Group
05.1999 - 09.2019
Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and ultrasounds.
Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures.
Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Supported radiology by covering scan requests.
Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
Education
Teacher Education
ITEACH Teachers Preparation Program
Online/ Texas
07.2022
Master of Arts - Ancient And Classical History
American Public University System
Charlestown WV
04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Radiographic Technology
East Central University
Ada, Ok
05.1985
Skills
Skills Development
Instructional Strategies
Parent Communication
Learning Style Assessments
Progress Evaluations
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Social Skills Development
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Parent communications
Life Skills Instruction
TN Professional Teaching License
Professional Teaching license issued in 2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clarksville/Montgomery County Schools
10.2019 - Current
Mammographer
Premier Medical Group
05.1999 - 09.2019
Teacher Education
ITEACH Teachers Preparation Program
Master of Arts - Ancient And Classical History
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Radiographic Technology
East Central University
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