Deedra Njuguna
Louisville,KY
Summary
Caring special education teacher with 20 years of experience in moderate to severe disabilities instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through differentiated and individualized instruction. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive reinforcement and with the use of technology to provide interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MSD Teacher
JCPS Alfred Binet School
08.2016 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Adapt learning materials and Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed trainings and perform health services, if needed.
- Attended staff meetings and complete professional development trainings to increase my educational expertise.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with Admissions and Release Committee to create Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
MSD Teacher
JCPS Hawthorne Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
MSD Teacher
JCPS Stuart Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2009
Master of Arts - Special Education Moderate To Severe Disabilities
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2002
Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Technology Integration
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Special Education
- Parent and Student Communication
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Effective Listening
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- ETS Recognition of Excellence for outstanding score on the Praxis Series Elementary Education: Content Knowledge March 2011
- Teacher of the Year Award Hawthorne Elementary School 2015-2016 school year
- Breaking Barriers Spotlight Teacher Award 2023
Timeline
MSD Teacher
JCPS Alfred Binet School
08.2016 - Current
MSD Teacher
JCPS Hawthorne Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2016
MSD Teacher
JCPS Stuart Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Louisville
Master of Arts - Special Education Moderate To Severe Disabilities
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Louisville
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