Cynthia Greiner
Duluth,GA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in different school systems, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering collaborative relationships. Skilled in adaptive learning techniques and effective classroom management, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and participation, promoting self-advocacy and independence among diverse learners.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/MOID
Forsyth County School System
08.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on special education best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
Special Education Teacher/Autism and EBD
Metro RESA
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher/MID and MOID
Fulton County Schools
08.2004 - 02.2014
- Designed and adapted curriculum materials for students with varying learning abilities.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Special Education Teacher/MID and MOID
Atlanta Public School System
01.1993 - 05.2004
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to resources within the school system and community.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
No Degree - Special Education - Autism
University of Georgia
AthensNo Degree - Visual Impairments
Middle Georgia RESA
Macon, GAMaster of Science - Special Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-1996
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-1992
Skills
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Effective classroom management
- Development of individual education plans
- Effective small group teaching
- Fostering collaborative relationships
- Data organization
- Student learning strategy
- Facilitating group instruction
- Encouraging student participation
- Effective parent communication
- Effective instructional strategies
- Interpersonal communication techniques
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 3 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/MOID
Forsyth County School System
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Autism and EBD
Metro RESA
02.2014 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher/MID and MOID
Fulton County Schools
08.2004 - 02.2014
Special Education Teacher/MID and MOID
Atlanta Public School System
01.1993 - 05.2004
No Degree - Special Education - Autism
University of Georgia
No Degree - Visual Impairments
Middle Georgia RESA
Master of Science - Special Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of North Georgia