Cynthia Johnson
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Special Education Teacher with over 25 years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in emotionally impaired and general classroom setting. 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
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high quality special education instructions in emotionally and performance impaired classroom consisting of 5 students
- Collaborate with general educators and assistants to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students’ self-control
- Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining well-disciplined learning environment
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans specific to each student’s abilities
Paraprofessional
Boulevard Heights
Fort Worth, TX
01.2010 - 01.2018
- (Seas Elementary, Middle and Postsecondary Students)
- Assisted teacher with creating individualized education programs for each special education student in emotional impairment classroom
- Assisted with facilitation of presentations and recommended readings while providing intervention and methods on behavior management
- Implemented diverse techniques to prompt active learning such as individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments
- Aided with conducting evaluation of students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on regular basis
Paraprofessional
Wedgwood Middle School
Fort Worth, TX
01.1997 - 01.2010
- Autistic Students)
- Increased engaging, motivating and relevant one-on-one academic and behavior support to students with variety of needs by using plans, modifications and trainings
- Establish multifaceted teacher/classroom support and assisted special needs students with classroom learning, task execution and education development
- Provided assistance to teachers and engaging students in learning activities and positive behaviors to optimize their comprehension
- Established ideas and scaffold children’s knowledge through problem solving, development and conflict resolution
Education
2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Skills
- Skills Summary
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEP
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Students within my Seas classroom scored the highest reading scores overall within the district.
Paraprofessional Assistant of the Year (2010-2011)&(2013-2014)
Teacher of The Year (2015-2018)
Certification
Special Education Certification.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Boulevard
01.2018 - 01.2021
Paraprofessional
Boulevard Heights
01.2010 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional
Wedgwood Middle School
01.1997 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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