Donna Turner
Macon,GA
Summary
As an experienced parent and educator in special education, I will bring a passion for learning and for students in my classroom. I am willing to do what I need to help my students and school. I work well with others and always open to constructive criticism to improve my skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GAA Teacher
Crawford County Board Of Education
07.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
GAA Paraprofessional
Elam Alexander Academy
07.2016 - Current
- As a paraprofessional, I supported my lead teacher and other staff members in many different aspects. These included
- Hygiene care
- Leading activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Created strategies to meet the needs of students with mental and physical disabilities
- Communicated non-verbally with students to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Physically and verbally communicated with students throughout the day
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
Teacher
Matilda Hartley Elementary
10.2015 - 05.2016
- As a 2nd grade integrated teacher at Hartley, I
- Instructed students in 5 academic areas
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support Intervention
- Cooperated and coordinated with a special education teacher assistant
Child Care Provider
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Daycare
07.2014 - 10.2015
- While providing childcare with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Daycare, I
- Supervised children from the ages of 6 weeks old to 12 years old
- Managed feeding and hygiene needs
- Tutored school aged children in reading and math
- I was also certified in first aid and infant/child CPR
One On One Paraprofessional
Elam Alexander Academy
11.2007 - 05.2014
- As a one on one paraprofessional, I focused on my particular student but was always available to provide the following to other students in our classroom
- Hygiene care
- Leading activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Created strategies to meet the needs of students with mental and physical disabilities
- Communicated non-verbally with students to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Physically and verbally communicated with students throughout the day
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
Cashier
Walmart
05.2004 - 12.2007
- As a cashier with Walmart, I
- Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 98% accuracy
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
- Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies
Education
Master of Science - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Macon State College
Macon, GA01.2001
Skills
- As a paraprofessional and teacher, I am a firm believer in
- Student-centered learning It is all about the student
- Positive reinforcement Catch them doing something right, redirect them to better choices
- Tailoring curriculum plans Differentiation, all day every day and meeting children where they are at today, then help them reach their goals
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
GAA Teacher
Crawford County Board Of Education
07.2020 - Current
GAA Paraprofessional
Elam Alexander Academy
07.2016 - Current
Teacher
Matilda Hartley Elementary
10.2015 - 05.2016
Child Care Provider
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Daycare
07.2014 - 10.2015
One On One Paraprofessional
Elam Alexander Academy
11.2007 - 05.2014
Cashier
Walmart
05.2004 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Macon State College
Master of Science - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
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