Charisse Fletcher
Henderson,NV
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 12+ years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in resource/self-contained and general education classroom settings. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for special students with serious emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students.
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District – Homebound Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2018 - Current
- Provided one on one instruction to students
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and Homebound administrators to address educational needs of students
- Created student centered lesson plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify programs as needed.
- Trained and mentored colleagues on effective special education practices and compliance standards.
- Utilized adaptive technology to support students with varying disabilities in homebound settings.
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas , Nevada
02.2014 - Current
- Taught classes of 23+ special education students full time for 12+ years.
- Developed new research-based teaching strategies, raising student engagement
- Raised student test scores in Math and English through creating new, student-interest-centered lesson plans.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school administrators to address educational and disciplinary problems.
- Integrated technology into the classroom via online classrooms
- Created an inclusive and purposeful learning environment where every student feels valued
- Worked with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Assessed students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student’s abilities
- Developed interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education instructions in an emotionally impaired classroom consisting of 15 students
- Created individualized education programs for each special education students in resource and self-contained classrooms
- Conducted evaluations of students’ performance, behavior, and social development
- Trained and mentored colleagues on effective special education practices and compliance standards.
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2008 - 02.2014
- Created an inclusive and purposeful learning environment where every child feels valued
- Developed positive management techniques to ensure good behavior
- Planned high-quality sessions to fit in with the scheme of work where cover plans are unavailable
- Provided targeted feedback and making informal assessments to drive student progress
- Delivered instructional support across diverse subjects, ensuring curriculum continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet varied student needs and learning styles effectively.
- Maintained classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational strategies and behavior management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Sierra Nevada College
Las Vegas, NV07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12.2007
Skills
- Soft skills: organization, communication, interpersonal skills, and creativity Very detail-oriented
- Hard skills: Specific Learning Disability Curriculum, working with students with physical and mental disabilities, and speech and hearing impairments
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Inclusion strategies
Certification
Special Education Generalist K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District – Homebound Services
03.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District
02.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
03.2008 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Sierra Nevada College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University