"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love, and together, we can do something wonderful!"
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berry Elementary School
Berry, AL
08.2025 - 03.2026
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring academic success and personal growth
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
Collaborated with Problem Solving Team (interventionist and teachers) to develop goals and targeted interventions
Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support (progress monitoring)
Improved student behavior management by teaching social skills/coping skills and implementing routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies/incentives
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress and student well-being
Advocacy and mentoring
Special Education Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
Northport, AL
08.2017 - 05.2025
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring academic success and personal growth
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
Collaborated with Problem Solving Team (interventionist and teachers) to develop goals and targeted interventions
Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support (progress monitoring)
Improved student behavior management by teaching social skills/coping skills and implementing routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies/incentives
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress and student well-being
Visited EL students and families to provide basic needs
Ongoing advocacy and mentoring
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tuscaloosa County School System
Northport, AL
08.2016 - 08.2017
Assisted Special Education Resource Teacher - Worked with students in Reading and Math
Assisted Intervention Teacher - Served students in Tier 3
by co-teaching and progress monitoring
Assisted Physical Education Teacher - Served special needs students and helped with overall behavior management
Assisted School Counselor - Provided basic needs (food and clothing), helped organize Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance, home visits, mentoring, and advocacy