Hi, I’m
Deloris Covington
Hamlet,NC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Richmond County Schools
Special Education Teacher for K-12
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved students reading progress by 75% accuracy.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Taught approximately 10 students per class to implement the Specifically Designed Instruction.
Anson County Schools
Special Education Teacher for K-12
08.2005 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student reading progress by 75% accuracy during the elementary years.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Master of Arts from Principal Administration
05.2016
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Master of Arts from Special Education
05.2008
University of North Carolina At Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice/Sociology
05.2002
Skills
- Research
- Microsoft Word
- Project Planning
- Customer Service
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Calm Under Pressure
- Decision-Making
- Remote Office Availability
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
Timeline
Special Education Teacher for K-12
Richmond County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher for K-12
Anson County Schools
08.2005 - 08.2022
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Master of Arts from Principal Administration
Fayetteville State University
Master of Arts from Special Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice/Sociology
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at several times at Morven Elementary in 2021 and 2022.
- Led 13 of the 22 students to an average of 80% progress in reading during years of 2021 and 2022.
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