Donnovan Lewis
Apex,NC
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a Master’s degree in Special Education and experience in diverse classroom settings. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement IEP supports and enhance access to the general education curriculum. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that promote student growth and independence through effective instruction and behavioral strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (CCR)
Vandora Springs Elementary School
Garner, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs aligned to student academic, behavioral, and functional needs
- Provide specially designed instruction in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning
- Facilitated access to general education curriculum through targeted accommodations and modifications, enhancing student engagement.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement inclusive supports and differentiated instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress using data to adjust interventions and instructional strategies
- Supported behavior regulation and independence through structured interventions and classroom strategies, promoting positive student outcomes.
- Maintain strong communication with families regarding student growth and supports
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and problem-solving processes
Habilitation Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Raleigh, USA
07.2018 - 01.2025
- Executed individualized habilitation plans tailored to client goals, ensuring personalized support
- Enabled individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence in home and community settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to promote consistent strategies across environments
- Collected behavioral and progress data to monitor outcomes and adjust supports
- Coordinated community-based activities to enhance social skills and foster engagement
- Built strong relationships with clients to support emotional regulation and skill development
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
North Carolina State University
NC, USA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Educational Studies
North Carolina State University
NC, USA05-2022
Skills
- IEP development
- Classroom consultation
- Intervention support
- Behavior strategies
- Self-regulation support
- Executive functioning instruction
- MTSS collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Inclusive practices
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Family communication
- Regulatory knowledge
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (CCR)
Vandora Springs Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Habilitation Technician
Maxim Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2025
Master of Arts - Special Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Educational Studies
North Carolina State University