Elizabeth Scearce
Ruffin,NC
Summary
Versatile and dedicated EC Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Proven leadership skills working with co-workers and administration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Lead/Inclusion and Math Resource Teacher
Rockingham County Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Facilitate differentiated instruction by providing variety of resources tailored to meet each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Provide support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assist in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assess student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Serve as mentor for new teachers on staff, offering guidance on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Complete referral and reevaluation paperwork in ECATS
- Serve on School Improvement Team as well as being EC Lead for Reidsville Middle School
EC Inclusion Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
EC Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Caswell County Schools
12.2006 - 06.2012
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing variety of resources tailored to meet each student's unique needs and abilities while teaching English/Language Arts and Math Resource classes
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance in ELA and Math inclusion classes.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Teaching Certification (Masters' Level) - Special Education (K-12 Generalist)
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.1991
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Small Group Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Advocacy
- Collaborative Teaching
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Accommodations
- Learning Disabilities Knowledge
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
EC Lead/Inclusion and Math Resource Teacher
Rockingham County Schools
08.2017 - Current
EC Inclusion Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
EC Inclusion and Resource Teacher
Caswell County Schools
12.2006 - 06.2012
Teaching Certification (Masters' Level) - Special Education (K-12 Generalist)
Greensboro College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
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