EMILY DAVIS
Loudoun County,,VA
Summary
Neurodiversity-affirming special education teacher who strives to maximize student independence while providing rigorous, academic instruction tailored to the student's individual level and goals. Proficient in fostering collaborative relationships with families and colleagues to enhance student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AUTISM PROGRAM
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as the teacher and case manager in the K-5 and 2-5 autism programs
- Write and implement instructional and behavioral plans, write and take data on IEP goals, write IEPs, administer present level assessments to tailor instruction to student need
- Provide functional academic instruction according to the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOLs) and administer the VAAP assessment
- Provide academic instruction according to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and administer the SOL assessment
- Provide community independence instruction and basic skills instruction
- Work with non-speaking students and students with complex communication needs to help them communicate effectively
- Am proficient in various AAC devices and assistive technology interventions with fluency in LAMP WFL including LCPS-offered LLWAAC trainings and coaching
- Coach general education peers on inclusion and modeling of AAC through peer trainings and classes
- Manage and support teacher assistants
- Work as part of a collaborative team to support students while communicating and using consistent, cohesive methods of interventions
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – ID PROGRAM
Eagle Ridge Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Served as the teacher and case manager in the Intellectual Disabilities program for students who access the adapted curriculum
- Wrote and implemented instructional and behavioral plans, wrote and took data on IEP goals, wrote IEPs, administered present level assessments to tailor instruction to student need, supported students in electives, and modified general education curriculum
- Provided functional academic instruction according to the aligned standards of learning and administered the VAAP assessment
- Provided community independence instruction and basic skills instruction
- Worked with non-speaking students and students with complex communication needs to help them communicate effectively
- Became proficient in various AAC devices and assistive technology interventions with fluency in LAMP WFL
- Managed and supported teacher assistants
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to support students while communicating and using consistent, cohesive methods of interventions
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
Eagle Ridge Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Served as the primary teacher's assistant in the autism program
MUSIC TEACHER
The Classical Academy
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Taught 1st-6th general music, 7th through 11th grade choir, 7th grade band, 11th through 12th grade Art and Music Appreciation
- Wrote own curriculum for the Art and Music appreciation class based on Socratic questioning and critical thinking
SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS/MD PARAPROFESSIONAL
Timberview Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked with students with multiple disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down Syndrome
- Encouraged independence, and aided the students in key social interactions
- Lifted and toileted students
- G-tube fed students
- Worked with numerous other aides and related service professionals to assist in learning (including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists)
- Worked with various assistive technologies to include g-tubes, standers, gait trainers, AAC devices, and light boards.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Special Education - K-12 Adapted Curriculum
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA05.2021
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION - K-12 Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Greeley, CO12.2011
Skills
- Patience
- Compassion over compliance
- Fluent in LAMP WFL
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Co-Regulation
- MANDT Relational/Technical certified
- Ukeru Certified
- G-Tube Trained
Certification
POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, VIRGINIA, Endorsement in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum K-12 and PreK-12 Instrumental Music. License # PGP-0696749, expires June 30, 2029
Awards
Both in May of 2019 and in May of 2020 I, along with my autism program team at Eagle Ridge Middle School, was awarded a SEAC Award for Excellence in Special Education – Outstanding Integrated Team Approach.
In May of 2021 I was awarded a SEAC Award for Excellence in Special Education – Outstanding Special Education Teacher after having been nominated by 2 separate families.
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AUTISM PROGRAM
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – ID PROGRAM
Eagle Ridge Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
Eagle Ridge Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2020
MUSIC TEACHER
The Classical Academy
08.2012 - 06.2017
SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS/MD PARAPROFESSIONAL
Timberview Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2012
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Special Education - K-12 Adapted Curriculum
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION - K-12 Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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