John (Dren) Rollins
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with extensive experience at Knox County Schools, adept at designing individualized education plans and implementing effective transition strategies. Proven ability in data collection and behavior management, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances student success. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education ELA and Intervention
Knox County Schools
06.2023 - Current
- Designed and Implemented Individual Educational Plans
- Consulted with Transitional Personnel on best practices
- Designed and Implemented Transition Plans for Special Ed students
- Administered and collected data for AIMSWEB progress monitoring
- Assisted and collaborated with fellow educators
Special Education CDC Teacher
Roane County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Special Education CDC Teacher at Midway High School. Life Skills, Mathematics, ELA, Science
- Designed and Implemented Individual Educational Plans
- Consulted with Transitional Personnel on best practices
- Designed and Implemented Transition Plans for Special Ed students
- Maintained and Implemented care plans for special needs students
- Scholars’ Bowl coach
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Special Education Teacher at Union County High School. Resource and Inclusion Algebra I Freshman Sp. Ed. Case Manager
- Designed and Implemented Individual Educational Plans
- Consulted with Transitional Personnel on best practices
- Designed and Implemented Transition Plans for Special Ed students
- Administered and collected data for AIMSWEB progress monitoring
- Assisted and collaborated with fellow educators
- Funded Scholars’ Bowl team without accepting funds from school
Interim positions
Knox County Schools
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Interim positions at Austin-East (Social Science 10-12), Gibbs Elementary School (CDC K-2), and Bearden Middle School (Special Education Science/Social Science/English Language Arts 6-8).
- Planned and executed lessons in a 1:1 technology school
- Managed students with behavior plans
- Administered and collected data for AIMSWEB progress monitoring for RTI2
- Developed and implemented lessons utilizing TEAM and TAP rubrics
- Assisted with school fundraising programs
- Assisted and collaborated with fellow educators
- Attended Professional Learning Community meetings
- Officiated at national Middle School academic competition
Faculty
Oliver Springs High School
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Special Education 9-12. Biology and English Inclusion. Scholars’ Bowl Coach. Principal: Jeffery Woods
- Class sponsor
- Managed student caseload for grades 9-12
- Assisted and collaborated with fellow educators
- Counseled and advised students
- Public address announcer and scoreboard operator for basketball games
- Scholars’ Bowl Coach
- Organized and ran academic competitions
Faculty
South-Doyle High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Special Education. 9-12. Social and Life Sciences. Principal: Garfield Adams Mentor: Kenny Johnston
- Planned and implemented lessons using TAP rubric
- Managed 10th grade caseload
Long-term substitute
Dalton Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Long term substitute at Morris Innovative High School in English Language Arts and Computer-based Mathematics. Principal: Roberto Rojas
Faculty
Grundy County High School
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Social Sciences 9-12. Principal: Richard Rust
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History with a Political Science minor
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA01.1998
ED.D - Special Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GASkills
- State of Tennessee – History (7-12), Geography (7-12), Government (7-12), Special Education Modified (K-12), and Middle Grades Science (6-8), Middle Grades (440) Middle Grades English, Middle Grades SS, and Middle Grades ELA pending
- Individualized education plans
- Data collection
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative teaching
- Student assessment
- Special education law
- Classroom management
- Transition planning
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Public speaking
- Problem resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Educational technology
- Problem solving
- Computer skills
- Decision-making
References
- Shannon, Cawood, Principal, scawood@roaneschools.com, Midway High School
- Chastity, Qualkenbush, Colleague/Mentor, cqualkenbush@roaneschools.com, Midway High School
- George, Nichols, Colleague/Mentor, gwnichols@roaneschools.com, Midway High School
- Katrina, Snider, Colleague, ksnider@roaneschools.com, Midway High Schools
- Eva, Robbins, Sp. Ed. Chair, ecrobbins@roaneschools.com, Oliver Springs High School
Affiliations
- Academic Trivia
- National Championship Pop-Culture Trivia (TRASHionals 2008)
- Co-Founder, East Tennessee Quiz Bowl
Scholars’ Bowl
25 + years of experience as a player at the High School, Collegiate, and Master’s Level. 20 years experience as an official with a majority of time spent working with 4-12 grade level tournaments on the Regional, State and National levels. Associate Tournament Director of Berry College Scholars’ Bowl competition since 2007. Coach Oliver Springs High School 2013-15. Coach Midway High School 2019-2023. Created financially stable program.
Timeline
Special Education ELA and Intervention
Knox County Schools
06.2023 - Current
Special Education CDC Teacher
Roane County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019
Interim positions
Knox County Schools
08.2015 - 09.2016
Faculty
Oliver Springs High School
08.2012 - 05.2015
Faculty
South-Doyle High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Long-term substitute
Dalton Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2012
Faculty
Grundy County High School
08.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Bachelor of Arts - History with a Political Science minor
Berry College
ED.D - Special Education
Brenau University
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