Ellen Barnes
Epworth,GA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator with over 33 years of experience in teaching, educational testing, and IEP development. Offering excellent classroom management skills, as well as dually certified Elementary School Teacher (K-8) and Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with school staff, students, and parents.
and assess learning needs. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Able to follow Individual Educational Plans and implement in the classroom.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant
Franklin Township Board Of Education
08.2001 - 09.2017
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Conducted Educational Evaluations and consulted with School Psychologist and School Social Worker to determine Special Education eligibility.
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant/Case Manager
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
07.1992 - 07.2001
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted Educational Testing for initial and reevaluation purposes.
Elementary School Teacher
Pacific Area Missions
08.1982 - 06.1986
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Biblical Literature
Northeastern Bible College
New Jersey09.1980
Skills
- Student Rapport-Building
- Student Engagement
- Student Discipline
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Modification
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Team Collaboration
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Certification
Elementary School Teacher (K-8)
Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12)
Learning Disabilities-Teacher Consultant
Timeline
Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant
Franklin Township Board Of Education
08.2001 - 09.2017
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant/Case Manager
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
07.1992 - 07.2001
Elementary School Teacher
Pacific Area Missions
08.1982 - 06.1986
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Special Education Programs
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Biblical Literature
Northeastern Bible College
Elementary School Teacher (K-8)
Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12)
Learning Disabilities-Teacher Consultant
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