Dorothy Peden
Clemson,SC
Summary
I have had several placements in local schools in special education classrooms. I have spent time observing teachers and learning from them. I have created multiple individualized lesson plans and implemented them into the classroom. I have taught in one on one, small group and whole group settings. I have implemented lessons in self contained, resource and inclusion classrooms. I have developed my own behavioral management plan using primary, secondary and tertiary interventions. I have created individualized education plans and developed post secondary goals for special education students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
Local Families
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with 3-5-grade students with learning disabilities and Intellectual disabilities on reading comprehension.
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for 1-3 students weekly with assessments and detailed schedules.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
Secretary
Carole Cooley CPA
05.2020 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Regular Babysitter
Local Families
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2024
Skills
- Activity-Based Learning
- Student Remediation
- Records Management
- Student Motivation
- Progress Reporting
- Individualized Lesson Plans
Additional Information
Founding Member of The Rebecca Tree.
- The Rebecca Tree is a nonprofit organization that raises money for local families with terminally ill parents or caregivers. The Rebecca Tree decorates elaborate trees in Greenville at Christmas time to spread awareness and generate donations.
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Local Families
09.2022 - Current
Secretary
Carole Cooley CPA
05.2020 - Current
Regular Babysitter
Local Families
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Clemson University
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