Ellen D Place
Tickfaw,LA
Summary
I desire a teaching position where collaboration with parents, fellow educators, and related service providers fosters implementation of best practices and best meets the comprehensive needs of our students with special needs. I offer experience acquired from teaching in two states, multiple districts, and a variety of special education settings on the continuum. While I enjoy teaching all subjects, I have had extensive training and experience implementing a variety of reading and math intervention programs throughout my years as a special educator. I strive to continue my passion of awakening self-belief in individuals with diagnosed disabilities, fostering the development of information processing skills, and raising expectations for all students with exceptionalities. I have a solid record of student academic achievement, extensive classroom behavior management experience, and a supportive and adaptable teaching style.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
SWE Resource Mathematics Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility of content for all students.
- Created opportunities for peer tutoring and group collaboration, fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Parish School System
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided post graduate vocational training to 18-22 year olds with mild to severe diagnosed disabilities
- Provided individualized instruction and support in the regular setting to 1st and 3rd grade students with mild to moderate diagnosed disabilities
- Collaborated with special service personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students.
Special Education Teacher
Benton School District
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided individualized instruction to 6th and 7th graders in the resource and Co-teach settings (2014-2017), and K-5th graders in the Alternative Learning Environment (Fusion)(2017-2019)
- Collaborated with special services personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students
- Created and implemented individual and classroom wide behavior plans.
Special Education Teacher
Bryant School District
01.2014
- Provided individualized instruction to K-3rd graders in the Alternative Learning Environment (Linx)
- Collaborated with special services personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students
- Created and implemented individual and classroom wide behavior plans.
Special Education Teacher
Caddo Parish School System
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided individualized instruction and education to K-4th graders in the resource and self-contained Autism setting
- Collaborated with special services personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students.
Special Education Teacher
Vernon Parish School System
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided individualized instruction and education to K-4th graders in the resource setting
- Collaborated with special services personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students.
Special Education Teacher
Benton School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided individualized instruction and education to K-12th grade students placed in an Alternative Learning Environment (2010-2011), and K-5th grade students at Angie Grant Elementary (2008-2010)
- Collaborated with special services personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students
- Co-Teacher training with the Arkansas Department of Education 2008-2010
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Parish School System
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Provided individualized instruction and education to 3rd and 4th grade children with mild to moderate diagnosed disabilities
- Collaborated with special service personnel, educators, parents, and service providers to design and implement Individualized Education Programs for students
- Co-Teacher training with the Louisiana Department of Education 2005-2008
Education
Post-Graduate Special Education, Alternate Certification Program -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, La.Post-graduate Special Education, Alternate Certification Program -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La.B.A. Sociology -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La.01.1994
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Training and Experience
- Social Skills Training
References
- Steven Quinn, Benton Middle School Principal, 501-776-5740, squinn@bentonschools.org
- Dana Sollars, Benton School District Occupational Therapist, 501-249-3555, dsollars@bentonschools.org
- Nicole McCallum, Benton School District Behavioral Specialist, 501-326-9068, nmccallum@bentonschools.org
- Angie McWhorter, Benton School District Special Education Director, 501-778-4861, amcwhorter@bentonschools.org
Timeline
SWE Resource Mathematics Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Parish School System
01.2020 - 01.2022
Special Education Teacher
Benton School District
01.2014 - 01.2019
Special Education Teacher
Bryant School District
01.2014
Special Education Teacher
Caddo Parish School System
01.2013 - 01.2014
Special Education Teacher
Vernon Parish School System
01.2011 - 01.2013
Special Education Teacher
Benton School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Parish School System
01.2001 - 01.2008
Post-Graduate Special Education, Alternate Certification Program -
Northwestern State University
Post-graduate Special Education, Alternate Certification Program -
Southeastern Louisiana University
B.A. Sociology -
Southeastern Louisiana University
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