DeNeil Preston
Rex,GA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building each student's strength and confidence, as well as giving firm guidelines to students, consistency, and dependability to foster their social and academic growth. Organized exceptional ed teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in GA and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed. Teacher
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy
DeKalb, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement
- Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
- Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on caseload
- Addresses unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
Special Ed. Department Chair
Columbia Middle school
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked closely with Lead Special Ed
- Teacher
- Engage special education staff in study and implementation of effective teaching practices
- Assist teachers with effective instructional planning and teaching
- Assist in planning and implementation of staff development in-service and training programs for special education and general education staff 6-8
- Evaluate special education teachers and potentially paraprofessional staff
- Spearheaded interdisciplinary collaborations to foster well-rounded educational experience for students
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures
Special ed. Teacher
Columbia Middle school
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement
- Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
- Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on caseload
- Addresses unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
- Supported students'' social-emotional growth through one-on-one counseling sessions focused on conflict resolution, self-awareness, and goal-setting strategies
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in special education teaching techniques
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
IRR Paraprofessional
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Assist in developing individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects for both students and parents
- Instruction resource services at elementary level in ELA and Math
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs and enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology
Education
Master of Science - Special Ed. General Curriculum
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL01.2010
Skills
- Certified GACE Special Ed Reading, ELA and Social Studies section 087
- Certified GACE Special Education General Curriculum section 81 and 82 Bright from The Start Certificated
- Certified Teacher Assistant Substitute Teaching
- MS Office proficient
- Learning Style Assessment
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Data Collection
- Analytical Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individualized Instruction
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Disability assessment testing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivating students
- Social Skills Training
Cell
770-743-7175
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Special Education Department chairperson for 1 years.
- Achieved parent support group through effectively helping with transition skills for students with IEPs.
Timeline
Special Ed. Teacher
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy
08.2019 - Current
Special Ed. Department Chair
Columbia Middle school
08.2018 - 01.2019
Special ed. Teacher
Columbia Middle school
08.2015 - 01.2019
IRR Paraprofessional
DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts
03.2015 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Special Ed. General Curriculum
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Oakwood University
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