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Lisa Hardin

Oakland,Mississippi

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Organized special education teacher, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Mississippi and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Versatile and dedicated [Job Title] with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Educator

South Panola School District
Batesville, MS
08.2004 - Current
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Education

Specialist in Education - Special Education Director

Arkansas State University
State University, AR
12.2014

Master of Science - Special

Arkansas State University
State University, AR
12.2012

BBA - Marketing

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05.2004

Skills

  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Student records management
  • Elementary education
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction

Affiliations

National Association of Special Education Teachers

Mississippi Professional Eductors

Certification

National Board Certified Teacher

Timeline

Special Education Educator

South Panola School District
08.2004 - Current

Specialist in Education - Special Education Director

Arkansas State University

Master of Science - Special

Arkansas State University

BBA - Marketing

Delta State University
Lisa Hardin